New York City Ballet’s acclaimed production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ to be produced by Lincoln Center for distribution by Omniverse Vision to select cinemas worldwide, including three in Leeds.

The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City Ballet, and Omniverse Vision have announced the signing of an exclusive worldwide for the theatrical distribution of the beloved George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ this holiday season. 

The New York Times calls the New York City Ballet’s production of this quintessential festive ballet, "the unique, original and inimitable Nutcracker." With Tchaikovsky's incomparable score, hundreds of dazzling costumes, a one-ton tree that magically grows and grows, and a million watts of illuminated excitement, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ is the definitive Christmas cinema family outing.

The production features more than 70 New York City Ballet dancers, the 62-piece New York City Ballet Orchestra, and 50 children from the School of American Ballet, the official school of NYCB. 

“We are proud to be working with Lincoln Center and the New York City Ballet on this landmark production, and also with our US partners, Fathom Events, off the back of the phemonenal success of the Phantom of the Opera 25th” said Grant Calton, Omniverse Vision Director. 

Katherine E. Brown, NYCB’s executive director, said “we are thrilled to bring this beloved holiday production to what we hope will be the first of many opportunities to present New York City Ballet’s extraordinary repertory in movie theaters throughout the world.” 

Elizabeth Scott, Lincoln Center’s Chief Media and Digital Officer, added “Lincoln Center pioneered the use of broadcast media to bring the magic of live performance into households throughout the US. We’re pleased to take this next step and give movie goers across the globe access to this classic performance, emblematic of the superb offerings on our renowned stages.” 

The Nutcracker will be captured in high definition on 13th December by the award-winning Lincoln Center team that brings live performances to millions of American television viewers every year. Omniverse Vision will transfer the show via fibre optic cable across the Atlantic for onward transmission to cinemas around the globe over the Christmas season. 
 
The confirmed screenings for Leeds are:
 
Vue Leeds Light – 22nd&27th December
Vue Kirkstall Road – 22nd 27th December
Showcase Leeds – 30th December

Please visit www.cinestage.co.uk for more information.

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