Georgia Ballet’s Nutcracker Dec. 4 – 6

What: The Georgia Ballet’s Nutcracker
When: Dec. 4 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 5 at 2 and 7:30 pm and Dec. 6 at 1:30 and a special benefit performance at 5:30pm (prices are higher for this performance)
Where: Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center in Marietta
Cost: Tickets range from $15 to $35 but you can win a Family Four Pack here!

The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition. My boys love the story of Marie and her Nutcracker prince. The Georgia Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker is this weekend, Dec. 4 – 6 at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre at the Cobb Civic Center. The Cobb Civic Center is a great location right off I-75 with free parking. To view a video of the performance, click here.

If your children have never been to The Nutcracker or they don’t know the story, I found it helpful to read the book prior to going, as there are no words in the ballet and it can be confusing when you don’t know the story. Here’s the version of The Nutcracker that we own, but I’m sure any version will do. I think my boys like all the toy soldiers and the battles.

There are some special activities going on for the Sat., Dec. 5 Georgia Ballet show. Immediately following the matinee performance, reserve a spot to have your little ones dance like characters from the Nutcracker, a great extra for the aspiring ballerina. Arrive at 6:45 for the evening performance and sip hot cocoa while listening to Nutcracker storytime with Mrs. Claus.

How can you win tickets?
If you’d like to win a family four pack of tickets to see the Nutcracker for either the Friday or Saturday performance, subscribe to Field Trips with Sue via email (see the box in the top right corner) and make sure to verify your subscription (you’ll receive an email right after you subscribe and you’ll have to click on the link.) Then leave a comment below or on the facebook page letting me know you are a subscriber. If you’re already a subscriber, just leave a comment letting me know. I’ll choose a winner on Friday morning and the tickets will be left at Will Call for you.