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'Nutcracker' feature to premiere Nov. 16
2017-11-15
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WTTW public media has partnered with the Joffrey Ballet to produce a new 60-minute documentary, Making a New American Nutcracker, which will go behind the scenes to reveal how it was made and introduce audiences to the creative talents who made it happen.
Making a New American Nutcracker premieres on WTTW-11 and on wttw.com on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. The companion website, wttw.com/nutcracker, will feature original content and behind-the-scenes images and stories. The program is also being offered to PBS audiences around the country as part of holiday programming in December 2017. ( Check local listings. )
Actress Neve Campbellco-producer, co-writer and star of The Company, Robert Altman's 2003 film featuring the Joffrey Balletwill narrate the film. |
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