K-State's McCain Performance Series to present 'The Hollywood Nutcracker'

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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

K-STATE'S MCCAIN PERFORMANCE SERIES TO PRESENT 'THE HOLLYWOOD NUTCRACKER'

MANHATTAN -- State Street Ballet will present "The Hollywood Nutcracker" Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in McCain Auditorium. The presentation is part of Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series.

Drawing inspiration from 1930s' Hollywood, choreographer Rodney Gustafson infuses Tchaikovsky's holiday classic with wit and style to create a fresh twist on the traditional ballet. Luxurious Art Deco dreamscapes, glamorous costumes and exciting adventures make the ballet fun for all ages.

State Street Ballet is a professional ballet company dedicated to presenting new work in dance while preserving the classics.

Tickets can be purchased at http://www.k-state.edu/mccain or by calling the McCain box office at 785-532-6428 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.

The performance is sponsored by Mercy Regional Health Center. Additional support is provided by the Kansas Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts and the K-State fine arts fee. It also is supported by the Friends of McCain.