"The Nutcracker" benefits Kentucky Children's Hospital

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 18, 2012) -- Purchasing a ticket for the upcoming Moscow Ballet 's "Great Russian Nutcracker" will also help patients at Kentucky Children's Hospital.

"Great Russian Nutcracker" will be performed at the University of Kentucky Singletary Center for the Arts on Monday, Nov. 26. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The show will benefit the Kentucky Children's Hospital, one of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. For every ticket sold using the promo code "HELP", $5 will be donated to the Kentucky Children's Hospital. For donations to be valid, tickets for this performance must be purchased using the promo code either in person at the Singletary Center box office or over the phone.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) is the leading supporter of children’s hospitals nationwide. They strive to raise national exposure and charitable donations for the hospitals in their program.

To purchase tickets by phone, call (859) 257-4929. The University of Kentucky Singletary Center for the Arts is located at 405 Rose Street, Lexington.

MEDIA CONTACT: Kristi Lopez, kristi.lopez@uky.edu, (859) 323-6363