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The Nutcracker

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

'Nutcracker' Contest: We Have a Winner

A Baldwin Borough mother and son win two tickets to a Pittsburgh Ballet production of the holiday favorite.

Jeffrey and his mother, Cristy, of Baldwin Borough, have won a pair of tickets to an upcoming holiday production of "The Nutcracker" by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Cristy's picture of Jeffrey standing next to nutcracker statue was chosen at random from among 13 entries in Patch's "Nutcracker Tradition" photo contest. Recognized as one of the most popular ballets of all time, "The Nutcracker" is a holiday classic based on a German tale written by E.T.A. Hoffmann and set to the iconic score of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's production features more than 210 costumes, 190 performers—including more than 150 students ages 7 and older—and turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh-themed set design. Congrats to Jeffrey and …

Friday, December 14, 2012

Show Patch Your Favorite Girl or Boy with a Nutcracker, Win Tickets to PBT's 'The Nutcracker'

Share a photo to enter Patch's 'Nutcracker Tradition' contest. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's upcoming holiday production of 'The Nutcracker.'

Attending a performance of "The Nutcracker" is a holiday tradition, and this year, Patch wants to help you enjoy the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's always-in-demand production of the classic story of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. Enter Patch's "Nutcracker Tradition" photo contest by sharing a photo or photos of your favorite little one holding your family's favorite nutcracker. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to attend a performance this month of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's holiday spectacular, "The Nutcracker." Starting today and lasting through Dec. 17, you may enter our contest by uploading here your photo or photos of your favorite youngster with a nutcracker. Each Patch site in western Pennsylvania will choose one winner …

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2:51 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012

Jeffrey S. looks so cute! But that's no pirate he's holding, it's Uncle Drosselmeyer!   more ›

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