Academy of Music (Philadelphia)

Philadelphia Ballet and Independence Blue Cross host a special pop-up event and character appearance to officially kick off the 55th year of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Ballet proudly presents the return of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, a dazzling holiday classic featuring over 170 dancers, and many other artists including those of the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra who bring Tchaikovsky's score to life at every performance. The Nutcracker opens December 8 and runs through December 30 at the Academy of Music.

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  • Tickets, starting at $25 for all performances and just $10 for opening night, are now available at philadelphiaballet.org .
  • The 2023 Philadelphia Ballet production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is made possible by Independence Blue Cross.
  • Philadelphia Ballet and Independence Blue Cross hosted a special holiday event at IBX headquarters on Market Street to celebrate the official start of the holiday season and the 55th year of Philadelphia Ballet's presentation of The Nutcracker.
  • For more information about The Nutcracker, related events and the other productions of Philadelphia Ballet's 2023/2024 60th anniversary season, please visit philadelphiaballet.org .

Philadelphia Ballet Announces Details of 2022/2023 Season

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Ballet is delighted to announce the details of its 2022/2023 season with 65 performances across six productions.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Ballet is delighted to announce the details of its 2022/2023 season with 65 performances across six productions.
  • "We will perform so many great musical works in 2022-2023, the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra's first full season since the pandemic.
  • Founded in 1963 by Barbara Weisberger, a protg of George Balanchine, Philadelphia Ballet is one of the nation's premier ballet companies and a true cultural treasure of Philadelphia.
  • The School of Philadelphia Ballet, led by its Director James Payne, offers the highest caliber dance education of any program in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Philadelphia Ballet and Cigna to Present George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® for 26th Year

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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This December's The Nutcracker® has some exciting role debuts for the company and will also feature Jermel Johnson reprising the roles he is famous for -- Cavalier, Mother Ginger, Tea, and Drosselmeier, in his final season as a member of the company.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Ballet, in partnership with Cigna Corporation, a global health service company, is pleased to announce the return of one of Philadelphia's favorite holiday classics with the presentation of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker.
  • Cigna, a long-standing supporter of the Philadelphia Ballet since the 1995/1996 season, is once again this year's presenting sponsor of this beloved holiday tradition and The Official Health Insurance Sponsor.
  • Founded in 1963 by Barbara Weisberger, a protg of George Balanchine, Philadelphia Ballet is one of the nation's premier ballet companies and a true cultural treasure of Philadelphia.
  • The School of Philadelphia Ballet offers the highest caliber dance education of any program in the Greater Philadelphia area.