The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, October 16, 1994               TAG: 9410140222
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS      PAGE: 06   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Editorial 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   27 lines

WILLETT HALL THE PLACE FINE HOLIDAY SHOWS

Christmas is looking good at Willett Hall.

A premiere of the Moscow State Ballet production of ``The Nutcracker'' will herald the season Nov. 18-20. The Russian company will begin a 10-city tour of the United States in Portsmouth, going from here to Washington.

Christmas with the Montovani Orchestra and Chorus is scheduled at 8 p.m. Dec. 10 on the Portsmouth Community Concert Series.

A musical production of ``A Christmas Carol'' by Charles Dickens will be presented at 8 p.m. Dec. 17 by the Nebraska State Theatre.

Because of the caliber of all three presentations, Portsmouth people should be aware of them before they spend their money and book their weekends during the holiday season.

They don't have to look elsewhere for the best. by CNB