PBT to present ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 9-28 at the Benedum Center
For the 20th year, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre鈥檚 (PBT) holiday classic 鈥淭he Nutcracker鈥� will take the stage Dec. 9-28 at the Benedum Center.
鈥淧ittsburgh Ballet Theatre鈥檚 鈥楴utcracker鈥� is a magical experience for families year after year,鈥� said PBT Acting Executive Director Kathryn Gigler. 鈥淭he stunning costumes, beloved characters and Pittsburgh touches like the Kaufmann鈥檚 clock make it a holiday classic.鈥�
The company鈥檚 production features five scenes, over 150 costumes, 1,500 costume accessories and more than 100 artists from the professional company and PBT School. A Christmas tree that grows to 15 times its size, falling snow and over 30 sleight of hand tricks created by a professional magician add to the production鈥檚 enchantment.
The three-week run includes two family-inclusive and sensory-friendly performances for all audiences, including children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities or other individualized needs at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 and Tuesday, Dec. 27.
A number of 鈥淣utcracker鈥�-themed programs will be held to complement the show, beginning Sunday, Nov. 20. During an 鈥淎fternoon of Enchantment,鈥� children and sample ballet classes, do crafts and engage in photo opportunities related to the production.
Additional programs include a 鈥淣utcracker鈥�-themed ballet class on Sunday, Dec. 4; Sugar Plum Fairy photos before each performance at at intermission; an in-person student matinee and a student livestream on Friday, Dec. 9; and a 鈥淣utcracker鈥� family workshop on Saturday, Dec. 10.
For additional information about activities or performances, visit pbt.org.