Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at Long Island University’s Brooklyn
Campus Presents New Production of “The Nutcracker”
Holiday classic re-imagined with world dances in contemporary New York City

Evening Performances on Thursday-Saturday, December 18-20
Saturday Matinee on December 20

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Just in time for the holidays, the beloved classic, “The Nutcracker,” dances into a global 21st century with an original production at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus.

Choreographer Brenda R. Neville has created an international version of the 19th-century ballet with Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Irish, Capoeira and other dance styles, using colorful costumes from around the world and a modern New York City setting. This new version of “The Nutcracker” also features more than a dozen promising dancers from the area, ages seven to 17, chosen by special audition to perform with members of the Neville Dance Theatre Company. The show has performances on December 18, 19 and 20.

WHAT: “The Nutcracker” in contemporary New York City with international choreography by Brenda R. Neville

WHO: Neville Dance Theatre Company and 14 youngsters from all five boroughs

WHEN: Thursday, December 18 at 8 p.m.; Friday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, December 20 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus, at the corner of DeKalb and Flatbush avenues in downtown Brooklyn.

TICKETS AND INFORMATION: Call the Kumble Theater at (718) 488-1624 or visit www.kumbletheater.org.

Posted: November 14, 2008