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Show C-12 The Park Record Ballet West plans to dance back to the Kennedy Center Wed/Thurs/Fri, March 14-16, 2018 OC TANNER M AST E RWO R KS S E ASO N PHOTO BY LUKE ISLEY Ballet West has been invited to perform Willam F. Christensen’s “The Nutcracker” at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in December. This will be the dance company’s eighth visit to the world-renowned performing arts center. Submitted by Ballet West The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. announced Ballet West will return for the 2018-19 Season to present seven performances of Willam F. Christensen’s iconic production of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 5-9. This will be the Company’s eight visit to the Kennedy Center, and its fourth under Artistic Director Adam Sklute. It will also be the first time for East Coast audiences to see “The Nutcracker” after a twoyear, $3 million renovation with new sets, costumes, and special effects, which dazzled Salt Lake audiences last year. “I am so proud to return to the Kennedy Center once again with Mr. C’s ‘Nutcracker,’” said Sklute. “As one of Utah’s top legacy arts organizations, it is our honor to represent our state on the nation’s stage.” First produced in 1944, Christensen’s “The Nutcracker” is recognized as the first full production of this timeless holiday classic and to date the longest running in America. It has been called one of the best versions of “The Nutcracker” in America by The New York Times. Ballet West’s “The Nutcracker” has repeatedly soldout while touring the Kennedy Center. Next season, Ballet West will join the world’s most prestigious ballet companies performing on the Kennedy Center stage, including: American Ballet Theatre, The New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Mariinsky Ballet, and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets early by visiting the Kennedy Center’s website www.kennedy-center.org, or by calling (800) 444-1324. Ballet West, one of America’s premiere ballet companies, has earned an international reputation for artistic innovation and excellence since its founding in 1963. For more than 50 years, the Salt Lake City-based Company has entertained and excited audiences in its home state and worldwide by presenting the great classics, fascinating historical masterpieces, and new cutting-edge creations with the highest artistic and professional standards. The Company continues to build future ballet artists and audiences by providing classical ballet training through its four campuses of The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy. Ballet West also offers impactful education and outreach programs each year to over one hundred thousand children and adults across the state of Utah. For information about Ballet West, visit www.balletwest.org. New Equipment is expensive The Park Record’s “Help Wanted” section has the jobs you need to support your gear addiction MAR. 16 ST. MARY’S CHURCH 7:30 PM \ PARK CITY, UTAH MADELINE ADKINS cconcertmaster and leader STRING PLAYERS OF THE UTAH SYMPHONY escape to the mountains and take in the breathtaking views and exceptional acoustics of Park City’s St. Mary’s church as the Utah Symphony performs Dvořák’s “Serenade for Strings.” Blessed with the gift of melody, a young Dvořák poured his soul into the piece, finishing it in just 12 days. The song captivates throughout its five movements, moving from lyrical to high spirited to reflective to an exuberant finale. Don’t miss this night highlighting the strings of the Utah Symphony. TICKETS START $35 at just UTAHSYMPHONY.ORG or 801-533–NOTE (6683) SEASON SPONSOR |