The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet
LOCATION
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
ARTISTS
TARA SIMONCIC, CONDUCTOR
MEGAN KAMLER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
SHANNON PURPURA, ROCHESTER CITY BALLET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BACH CHILDREN’S CHORUS OF ROCHESTER, KARLA KROGSTAD DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
DESCRIPTION
Specials and Holidays sponsored by St. Ann’s Community 
Your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester City Ballet celebrate 27 years of a holiday tradition: The Nutcracker at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre! Be whisked away to a magical land of sparkling snow and delectable sweets as Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score pairs with beautiful ballet. This story of a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream never fails to touch the heart!
MEET & GREET: Meet characters from the ballet in costume starting at 6:15 PM before the 7 PM concert on Wednesday, November 25 and the 7 PM concert on Friday, November 27 in the orchestra lobby opposite Betty’s Cafe between Aisles 4 and 5.
RPO Recommends…
orKIDStra: A Seussical Spring with RCB if you like our collaboration (May 16, 2027)
orKIDStra Winter Wonderlands (Dec. 6), It’s a Wonderful Life – In Concert 80th Anniversary (Dec. 11), and Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops (Dec. 18-20) if you’re looking for more holiday fun
Juliana Plays Piazzolla’s Four Seasons (Feb. 11 & 13, 2027) if you like Tchaikovsky (we’re playing his 7th Symphony)
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