The Nutcracker – December 12-30, 2019 Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier LiveEvents December 6, 2019 2486 Les Grands Ballets presents The Nutcracker For over 50 years, the ballet inspired by the Hoffman tale has been delighting the hearts of children and grownups alike when The Nutcracker is presented presented in Montreal. Rediscover the grand, rich sets by Peter Horne, the stunning costumes by François Barbeau and the magical lighting by Nicolas Cernovitch, which turn these festivities conceived by Fernand Nault into a true extravaganza. Les Grands Ballets Orchestra performs the wonderful Tchaikovsky airs of this timeless classic. Follow the young Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Snow as she discovers the wonderful world of the King of Sweets and Cotton-Candy Angels, along with the delicious flavors of tea, coffee and chocolate. A show that has broken national records! It is the longest running show presented in the same venue in all of Canada. More than 2,000,000 spectators have seen this version of The Nutcracker since 1964. The production includes 165 characters and 350 costumes. Choreography: Fernand Nault based on Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky With: Les Grands Ballets Orchestra Length: 2h, including a 20 minutes intermission Story Time Free admission to all ticket holders! One hour before each performance, actor Jacques Piperni offers a reading of Hoffmann’s tale to the audience. Girls and boys in attendance between the age of 6 to 11 are eligible for a draw to become the Mouse of the Day! The lucky winner will then dress up as a mouse and join our dancers in the first act of the show. This is a unique opportunity to take part in the magic of The Nutcracker and live a unique behind the scenes experience of Les Grands Ballets’ timeless classic. Youth Rate: 40% discount for youth aged 17 and under! For information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112