Mark Morris Dance Group
The Hard Nut
with Berkeley Symphony Orchestra
Robert Cole, conductor
Children of the Piedmont Children's Choirs
Robert Geary, director
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.
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Special pricing for young audiences: Ages 16 and under save 50% on single-ticket prices for the Fri, Dec 11, and Thu & Fri, Dec 17 & 18 performances.
Please note early curtain times on select evenings.
Corporate Sponsor:
Education/Community Events An Evening with Mark Morris
Pacific Film Archive Theater, 2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
Tickets available October 20 at bampfa.berkeley.edu or 510.642.5249
Two programs selected and presented by choreographer Mark Morris,
including a documentary featuring the Mark Morris Dance Group in its
first collaboration with cellist Yo-Yo Ma set to Bach's Cello Suite #3.
Wed, Dec 16, 7pm The Rink (Charles Chaplin, 1916)
followed by Cello Suite #3: Falling Down Stairs (Barbara Willis Sweete,
1995)
Wed, Dec 16, 9 pm Cabin in the Sky (Vincente Minnelli, 1943)
Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI)
OLLI Dance Series
Hosted by Kathryn Roszak
4:15 pm Thursdays, University Hall
OLLI@Berkeley offers two courses associated with Cal Performances events. Enrollment in a course ensures one discounted ticket per performance. For schedules and enrollment, visit www.olli.berkeley.edu or call 510.642.9934.
Program Notes
Program notes are available approximately one week before the performance.
Mark Morris in Conversation with Robert Cole
Learn more about the inner workings of the long and fruitful relationship between Mark Morris Dance Group and Cal Performances with a converation between Mark Morris and Robert Cole, Director of Cal Performances (recorded August 31, 2007).
Donor Event Intermission on the Mezzanine
Fri, Dec 11
Zellerbach Hall Mezzanine
(Donors of $300+)
Join us on the mezzanine during intermission for a complimentary glass of wine and light hors d'oeuvres.
Parking Alerts: Parking may be a problem on campus for the Sat, Dec 19 performances due to Cal Women's Basketball game. Please see our Parking Alert section for more information.
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