PNB's Nutcracker

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• 11/18/2006 12:25 PM Gigi wrote:
  Any suggestions on traveling to McCaw Hall on Nov. 26, the same day as the Seattle Marathon? I'll be coming from the ferry terminal.
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• 12/7/2006 1:38 PM Jay S wrote:
  Can someone tell me what is deemed appropriate attire for attending The Nutcracker?
  
  Thank you in advance,
  
  Jay
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  1. 12/10/2006 10:10 AM Will wrote:
     http://www.pnb.org/season/nutcracker/nut-attire.html
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• 12/10/2006 11:08 AM Jay wrote:
  Very kind of you. Thank you.
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• 1/6/2007 10:37 PM nick wrote:
  what would be appropriate attire to swan lake
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• 1/20/2007 5:32 PM Gail wrote:
  During the Nutcracker matinee I attended, I was appalled that people were still being seated long after the performance had started. People were talking, the ushers flashlights were flitting all over, patrons who were already in their seats had to get up to let others climb over them,etc. It seems PNB's policy of "NO LATE SEATING" is no longer being adherred to. And those of us who do allow enough time so as to arrive before the show begins, are the ones who are inconvenienced by those who do not.
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  1. 1/22/2007 12:55 PM John wrote:
     For Nutcracker, Pacific Northwest Ballet’s late seating policy is as follows:
     
     We late seat in assigned seats through the party scene (about fifteen minutes) and after that, depending on availability, patrons are either discreetly seated in empty rows in the backs of available sections, or (in most cases for Nutcracker) directed to watch the remainder of the first act on lobby monitors.
     
     We make every attempt to train the City of Seattle ushering staff to adhere to this policy in every usher meeting, and we ask them to ensure that any late seating be done as discreetly as possible.
     
     We are looking into new ways to accommodate as many of our patrons as possible, without diminishing anyone’s experience. We’re sorry that on your particular performance night there was a problem, and we always welcome immediate feedback to House Management so that we may identify and correct any lack of decorum when it comes to late seating.
     
     Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
     
     Sincerely,
     
     John Tangeman
     Pacific Northwest Ballet
     Manager of Audience Services
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     1. 10/29/2007 8:55 AM Bridget wrote:
        Hi John, Could you please recommend what section or area would be the best to seat a 7 year old. I am willing to spend $150ish for 2 seats and hope to buy seats where she'll be able to see the show.
        
        Kind regards,
        Bridget
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• 10/24/2007 6:30 AM John wrote:
  We are interested in attending this year and had a few questions about bringing children along. What is the youngest age recommended for the show? I understand it depends on the child and if they can sit still through the show or not... I'm just curious about other peoples experience with younger (5 to 7 years old) children at the show.
  
  Finally, how long is the show? I assume 2 - 3 hours.
  
  Thanks for your help!
  - John
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  1. 11/12/2007 2:12 AM Dave wrote:
     John -
     
     I've taken nieces and nephews as young as 3 who loved the show and were absolutely riveted the entire time, but I've also taken an 8-year-old who couldn't handle sitting still that long (which probably reflects more on her parents than on the Nutcracker). As you say, it does depend on the child. The show is almost exactly two hours, including a 25-minute intermission right at the halfway mark.
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  2. 11/24/2007 1:31 PM Steve Clare wrote:
     John,
     
     I reviewed this last night for Prost Amerika. The run times are two halves of approximately 55 minutes and 45 minutes.
     
     There were kids at the show and they sat through it no problem If the child is capable of sitting at all for that length of time, they will have no problem here.
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  3. 11/25/2007 9:47 AM Robin Craggs wrote:
     Hi! My son -- who had been to many puppet shows, Seattle Children's Theater, etc. --started attending at age 4. PNB's Nutcracker is so action-packed and most of our kids have been raised on Sendak's visual language with the Wild Things that even the littlest tots (3 year olds) seem to be enthralled. It really helps to read the story on this site before hand so that they know what is going on. I hope you will go and that your littlest members will enjoy themselves!
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• 11/6/2007 11:27 PM Deirdre Anderson wrote:
  Do I remember correctly that there is a Nutcracker "photo booth" in the McCaw lobby where kids can get behind dressed "figures" with their heads showing? If so, when does this go up? Thanks
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• 11/27/2007 11:55 PM Bill D wrote:
  Will a DVD of this production ever be released and if not, why not?
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  1. 11/28/2007 4:52 PM Webmaster wrote:
     

     The Nutcracker video available years ago is out of print, and the company that owns the rights does not want to re-release it. There are sometimes used VHS copies available on ebay and amazon.com, but it is not available on DVD.

     
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     1. 12/6/2007 7:56 PM Jill wrote:
        Who owns the rights to the movie so that we may petition for the movie to be re-released in DVD format? I think there would be enough support for this to actually happen because they released a DVD version in "Region 2" (Europe or Australia?). Thanks.
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        1. 1/2/2008 12:50 PM Gary Tucker, PNB Pr Guy wrote:
           The original distributor of the "Nutcracker" movie has gone out of business and the rights were picked up by MGM Home Entertainment. They have no plans to release the film on dvd at this time, however we would be as happy as you to see it become available, and have voiced our desires to MGM. Think optimistically!
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           1. 1/2/2008 3:11 PM Dave wrote:
              Has PNB ever considered filming the actual stage production (a la their "Midsummer Night's Dream") and releasing THAT as a DVD instead? I saw the movie on screen and also have it on VHS, but it's nothing like as beautiful as PNB's on-stage version. "Midsummer" translated beautifully to video without added "special effects," and I think Nutcracker would too. I realize "Midsummer" was a BBC production, but there are plenty of video production people in Seattle who are up to the task.
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• 12/6/2007 6:43 AM Ron Highfill wrote:
  Has anybody heard who won the contest from the Post Intelligencer, where you pasted the characters into the papers Nutcracker scene?
  I think there were to be 5 or 6 winners.
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  1. 12/11/2007 3:08 PM Webmaster wrote:
     Winners were contacted by phone at the end of last week. Thanks to everyone who participated! The entries are displayed in the McCaw Hall lobby, so be sure to take a look when you come to Nutcracker.
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• 12/25/2007 1:57 PM Terry & Marjorie Satterthwaite wrote:
  We attended the Christmas eve presentation of Nutcracker. As this was the first time we have attended we had no idea what to expect. What a wonderful Christmas present the whole day turned into. A sun shine drenched ferry ride from Bremerton over to the Emerald City. An easy jaunt up to Seattle Center along with abundant covered parking at a very reasonable rate.
  
  One of the best parts of our day was seeing all the Moms, Dads and children with their Christmas attire and smiling faces all attending such a wholesome presentation of a timeless Christmas classic. For 2 hours or so we almost forgot we are in our 60s and all our family is over 2300 miles from us.
  
  Thank you very much Pacific Northwest Ballet and all involved. With the gorgeous snowfall we are watching and Nutcracker ballet still very fresh in our minds we are enjoying Christmas day much more than we would have.
  
  Merry Christmas to all!
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• 3/9/2008 12:50 PM former dancer wrote:
  I was wondering if there will be any special celebrations for the Nutcracker this year since it is the 25th anniversary of the PNB version.
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  1. 3/12/2008 9:39 AM Webmaster wrote:
     

     Yes, PNB is planning a number of special celebrations for this year's 25th anniversary of Nutcracker. We will have 25 special guest artists (who will appear at different times throughout the run), are planning special décor at McCaw Hall, will have expanded opening-weekend entertainment (in the lobby before the shows and during intermission), and are also planning a special celebration around the 1000th performance of Nutcracker, which falls on Christmas Eve! More details will be announced as the Season approaches!

     
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