Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite is coming to Winnipeg's Pantages Playhouse Theatre on Sunday, November 3rd at 1pm.
Synopsis
Max & Ruby bring to life a wonderful tradition this holiday season as they take to the stage their most magical performance yet! Inspired by one of the greatest musical scores ever composed - Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite - the beloved bunny siblings star in Koba Entertainment’s brand new musical production
Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite. It’s Christmas Eve, and Ruby is busy trimming the tree, while Max is chasing the delicious scent of Grandma’s freshly baked gingerbread cookies! A knock at the door reveals a huge parcel from their Great Uncle Drosselmeyer. As the package is unwrapped, Ruby realizes that each new toy is from the story of the Nutcracker Ballet, including a Nutcracker doll! As grandma reads the story of the Nutcracker, their imaginations whisk them away to a magical land where they become characters in the beloved ballet. Dancing, singing and delicious treats follow, as the bunny pair experiences the wonder and excitement of the classic Nutcracker story. Whether it was the sweets, or their lively imaginations, the bunny siblings head off to bed with visions of candy canes dancing in their heads! Max & Ruby’s adventure, guided by the classic notes of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, is full of delectable dance and holiday magic perfect for the whole family.
About Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite
Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite is the newest live show produced by Koba Entertainment. The company’s roster of celebrated theatrical productions also includes Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon and The Backyardigans: Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens. Set to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky as well as delightful original songs, this 90-minute event boasts captivating original choreography by Patti Caplette – who has professionally danced in over 100 ballet performances of the Nutcracker with Canada’s leading dance companies: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal and Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet – beautiful costumes by designer, Anne Armit, and breathtaking sets by Gemini Award- winner, Brian Purchaluk. Max & Ruby originated as an enchanting book series by Rosemary Wells, and has sold over 3 million books worldwide. Making their television debut in 2002, Max & Ruby’s playful highjinks are enjoyed by children around the world including Canada, U.S., Finland, France and Sweden.
Want tickets? Check out www.MaxAndRubyOnTour.com
Or to test your luck, enter to win some below! Contest open to Residents of Canada, but winners must be able to attend the Winnipeg show on November 3rd at 1pm. Ends October 23rd, 2013.
MAX & RUBY GIVEAWAY TRIVIA
Each answer is worth one entry into the giveaway! Please comment separately for each question. Good luck!
1) Who wrote the music for The Nutcracker?
2) Name one of Ruby’s friends.
3) What is the relationship between Max and Ruby?
4) Who is the stubborn sibling, Max or Ruby?
5) Who knows ‘just about everything,’ Max or Ruby?
6) Who wears a blue dress with purple and blue flowers?
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Tchaikovsky (or something close that is not misspelled) wrote the nutcracker music. :)
ReplyDeleteLouise is one of Ruby's friends.
ReplyDeleteMax and Ruby are brother and sister.
ReplyDeleteMax is the stubborn one of the two.
ReplyDeleteRuby thinks she knows just about everything.
ReplyDeleteMax and Ruby's grandmother wears a blue dress with purple and blue flowers.
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