Pioneer Valley Ballet presents Cinderella based on Charles Perrault's classic fairytale of Cinderella and the Prince, the birth and flowering of love, the obstacles in its path and finally the dream fulfilled. Choreographed by PVB Artistic Directors Thomas Vacanti and Maryanne Kodzis, this comic ballet is known for its jubilant music (Sergei Prokofiev's most popular and melodious score), lush scenery, beautiful dancing and the hilariously wicked stepsisters, more mad than bad in this production. Come experience a beggar turning into a Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin and mice that turn into a coach and coachmen, and a glass slipper that makes dreams come true. You will leave the theater laughing, awe-inspired, and believing in "happily ever after"!

Show Dates/ Times:

• Saturday, March 31, 2012 (two shows): 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM
• Sunday, April 1, 2012 (two shows): 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM

Where/How Tickets Can be Purchased:

All seats are reserved seating. Tickets will be available online and also in person at the Pioneer Valley Ballet studio in Easthampton and at the Academy of Music box office.

Tickets may be purchased in the ballet studio beginning Feb 4. Ticket sales hours are:

• Saturdays (10am-3pm): Feb 4, 11, 25 & Mar 3, 10, 17, 24
• Wednesdays (4:30pm-6pm): Feb 8, 15, 29 & Mar 7, 14, 21
• Fridays (5:30pm-7pm): Feb 10, 17 & Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

Online purchases begin on February 26. For online purchases click here

The Academy of Music Theatre box office will also begin ticket sales beginning Feb 28. The box office is open Tuesday - Friday from 3pm-6pm.

Ticket prices:

• Orchestra Front section / Loge (lower balcony) - $30
• Orchestra Rear section - $25
• Upper Balcony - $20

Student RUSH tickets (high school & college with ID) will be available at the theater for that show, a ½ hr before each show. Tickets are $15 and restricted to the upper balcony.

All seats are reserved seating.

Tickets are nonrefundable, no exchanges. At theater box office and online sales fee may apply. Note that no elevator service is available at the theater for lodge and upper balcony seats

The Nutcracker is a ballet for all those who love the magic of theatre. First performed in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, it is now performed around the world by countless ballet companies. Pioneer Valley Ballet is proud to present its 32nd annual production of this enchanting, classic ballet at the landmark Academy of Music Theatre under the artistic direction of Maryanne Delisle Kodzis and Thomas Vacanti.

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