Tag Archives: The Nutcracker

A Ballet Swap-eroo

Posted on Jan 3, 2013 by .
Isabella Boylston (photo Rosalie O'Connor)

Big ballet news today! American Ballet Theatre just announced a transatlantic “dancer exchange.” OK, yes, when I first heard that, … Continue reading →

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Our 10 Favorite Nutcracker Christmas Trees

Posted on Dec 23, 2012 by .
Orlando Ballet

Christmas isn’t complete without a pretty tree. But The Nutcracker isn’t ANYTHING without its Christmas tree. A big, beautiful evergreen … Continue reading →

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A Sugar Plum Comeback

Posted on Dec 12, 2012 by .
Kathryn Morgan and Amar Ramasar

Many ballet fans’ hearts broke when New York City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan announced in August that she was taking … Continue reading →

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Kelly Ripa & The Nutcracker

Posted on Dec 8, 2012 by .
Kelly dancing with the men of NYCB. Not a bad job.

Kelly Ripa is hilarious. I love her. I love her show, I love her style, I even love her Electrolux … Continue reading →

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Who’s the Fairest Nut of All?

Posted on Dec 4, 2012 by .
Screen shot 2012-12-04 at 11.17.51 AM

There are so many great Nutcrackers out there that choosing the “best” one would be like choosing a favorite child. … Continue reading →

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Brace Yourselves: It’s Nutcracker Time

Posted on Nov 26, 2012 by .
How much fake snow do you think these American Ballet Theatre dancers have inhaled at this point? (Photo by Gene Schiavone)

The last Thanksgiving leftovers have been eaten. The Black Friday deals have come and gone. The Christmas season is, in … Continue reading →

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