Mark Morris' The Hard Nut: The Nutcracker with a Twist
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94720)
- Full Price:
- $36.00 - $62.00
- Our Price:
- $18.00 - $31.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for The Hard Nut have expired.
The last date listed for The Hard Nut was Saturday December 19, 2009 / 8:00pm.
Currently at Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall:
Nicola Luisotti Leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra
- Full Price:
- $54.00 - $68.00
- Our Price:
- $25.00
As music director for the famed San Francisco Opera since 2009, Italian maestro Nicola Luisotti has been hailed by audiences and praised by the press. The San Francisco Chronicle even calls him "a blast to watch in action." He leads his acclaimed orchestra in a varied program, including symphonies by Prokofiev and Cherubini and Haydn's Cello Concerto, featuring soloist Amit Peled. Luisotti joined the San Francisco Opera after working with many of the most respected companies in the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera, Covent Garden and La Scala. He also serves as the principal guest conductor for the Tokyo Symphony. Learn More
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Casual
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Many eateries of all types nearby
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BART and AC Transit are very convienent.
63 Goldstar Member Reviews
Ingenue
This was an amazing production with gorgeously, outlandish costumes and some impressive dancing. This show infused a fresh breath of air into an old standard for me. I would definitely see this show again & take a few family members to see it as well.Written on Dec 29 2009
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Robert S.
We loved it! Not a traditional Nutcracker as some of the lower scored reviews seem to indicate what people are expecting. There is "dance" throughout the show but not hardcore 'ballet' as is the norm. And often there's so much happening on stage you're awash in activity. You hear laughs and you know you were focusing in the wrong direction. The Waltz of the Snowflakes and Waltz of the Flowers were worth the price of admission alone! Fabulous costumes and fun gender-tweaking too! Would definitely go again!Written on Dec 18 2009
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Rodney A.
Lots of fun and a different take on the holiday show.Written on Dec 14 2009
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Description
The beloved Bay Area tradition continues as Mark Morris's immortal The Hard Nut -- a glorious and heartfelt reimagining of the Nutcracker tale -- returns to its favorite holiday home! "Seriously entertaining, gorgeously danced, and improbably touching" (San Francisco Chronicle), this holiday classic is depicted with tremendous humor and wit by way of fantastic costumes and comic-book sets based on the drawings of artist Charles Burns. Morris's unique interpretation faithfully celebrates Tchaikovsky's complete original musical score. But what distinguishes The Hard Nut is the tenderness behind Morris's dazzling wit, the brilliance of the dancing itself, and scenes of deeply felt emotion.
About the Ticket Supplier: Cal Performances
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