Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker
Presented by The George S. And Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
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DateDec 8 - 27, 2023
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VenueJanet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
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On SaleOn Sale Now
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Event Details
America’s 1st Nutcracker Returns! Last year more than 42,000 attended the hottest ticket in town! Hailed as the first and longest-running in America, Ballet West’s production of The Nutcracker has been recognized by Gov. Spencer J. Cox as a national treasure that should be celebrated by locals and tourists alike. Salt Lake City-based Ballet West annually performs America’s 1st Nutcracker – no other city, state, or company can boast that,” said Cox. Come experience a true legacy that brings families and friends back year after year.
One of the best Nutcrackers I’ve ever seen!
Alistair Macaulay, Principal Dance Critic, The New York Times
Ballet West’s Nutcracker is fast-paced, fresher than ever, and a holiday must-see.
The Salt Lake Tribune
Ballet West Health and Safety Policy
Although masks are not required while attending Ballet West performances for the 2023-2024 season, we encourage patrons who wish to wear a mask to do so. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or have had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we ask that you follow CDC quarantine and isolations guidelines and prioritize your health and the health of your fellow audience members and stay home. Ballet West reserves the right to change or amend the health policy for performances in the future.
Recommended Ages
Recommended ages 5 and up.
Show Info
Choreography
Willam Christensen
Music
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Scenic design
John Wayne Cook
Additional Scenic design
Dick & Belinda Bird
Costume Design
David Heuvel
World Premiere
1944, War Memorial Opera House San Francisco, California
Utah Premiere
December 27, 1955 Kingsbury Hall
Featuring the Ballet West Orchestra
Programs, artists, and dates subject to change.
Production Sponsors
Casting
Company Casting
12/8, 12/17 EVE, 12/21 EVE, 12/24, 12/27 EVE
Dr. Drosselmeyer...................................Dominic Ballard /Joseph Lynch (12/17)
Herr Stahlbaum......................................................................... Joseph Lynch
Frau Stahlbaum....................................................................... Victoria Vassos
Maid............................................................................................. Claire Wilson
Doll...............................................................................................Kristina Pool
Bear........................................................................................ Victor Galeana
Grandparents...................................................Beau Chesivoir, Kazlyn Nielsen
Parents............................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Nutcracker Prince......................................................................Vinicius Lima /Jonas Malinka-Thompson (12/8, 12/17)
Mouse King.......................................................................................Tyler Gum
Mice.................................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Snow Queen and Snow King..................................Katlyn Addison, Adrian Fry /Chelsea Keefer, Vinicius Lima (12/17)
Snowflakes......................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier......................... Emily Adams, Hadriel Diniz/Victoria Vassos/Dominic Ballard (12/17)
Spanish Dance..........................David Huffmire, Kristina Pool, Chelsea Keefer /Jake Preece, Jazz Khai Bynum, Kazlyn Nielsen (12/17)
Arabian Dance........................................................Amy Potter, Brian Waldrep/Lillian Casscells, Joseph Lynch (12/17) with Artists of Ballet West II
Chinese Warrior........................................Tyler Gum with Children Performers
Mirlitons................................................ Victoria Vassos /Nicole Fannéy (12/17) with Artists of Ballet West
Russian...........................................Jacob Hancock with Artists of Ballet West
Mother Buffoon..........................................................................Robert Fowler
Waltz of the Flowers........................................Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit with Artists of Ballet West
Grand Pas de Deux................................................ Emily Adams, Hadriel Diniz/ Victoria Vassos /Dominic Ballard (12/17)
Finale.....................................................................................Entire Ensemble
12/20, 12/22 EVE, 12/26 MAT
Dr. Drosselmeyer .................................................................. Tyler Gum
Herr Stahlbaum ..............................................................Joseph Lynch
Frau Stahlbaum ...........................................................Lillian Casscells
Maid ............................................................................. Amelia Dencker
Doll ............................................................................... Chelsea Keefer
Bear ...............................................................................Victor Galeana
Grandparents ..................................... Vinicius Lima, Jazz Khai Bynum
Parents................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Nutcracker Prince ....................................................... Jacob Hancock
Mouse King .....................................................................Robert Fowler
Mice .....................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Snow Queen and Snow King ....................... Emily Adams, Hadriel Diniz
Snowflakes..........................................................Artists of Ballet West
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier...............Katlyn Addison, Adrian Fry
Spanish Dance....................... Jordan Veit, Rylee Rogers, Claire Wilson
Arabian Dance ................................... Victoria Vassos, Dominic Ballard with Artists of Ballet West II
Chinese Warrior.................... David Huffmire with Children Performers
Mirlitons ................................. Kristina Pool with Artists of Ballet West
Russian.................................. Vinicius Lima with Artists of Ballet West
Mother Buffoon ..............................................................Robert Fowler
Waltz of the Flowers ..........................................Amy Potter, Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West
Grand Pas de Deux.......................................Katlyn Addison, Adrian Fry
Finale..........................................................................Entire Ensemble
12/9 EVE, 12/15, 12/23 EVE
Dr. Drosselmeyer ............................................................Robert Fowler
Herr Stahlbaum ........................................................... Dominic Ballard
Frau Stahlbaum ........................................................... Victoria Vassos
Maid ........................................................................... Isabella Corridon
Doll ................................................................................Kazlyn Nielsen
Bear .............................................................................Andre McGregor
Grandparents .............................. David Huffmire/Vinicius Lima (12/15), Lillian Casscells
Parents................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Nutcracker Prince ........................................................ Beau Chesivoir
Mouse King ....................................................................... Jake Preece
Mice .....................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Snow Queen and Snow King ...................... Amy Potter, Brian Waldrep/ Kristina Pool, Tyler Gum (12/15)
Snowflakes..........................................................Artists of Ballet West
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.......Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit
Spanish Dance.........................David Huffmire/Jake Preece (12/9 EVE) Kristina Pool, Isabella Corridon/ Olivia Gusti (12/15), Anisa Sinteral (12/15)
Arabian Dance .................................................. Olivia Gusti, Tyler Gum/ Victoria Vassos, Dominic Ballard (12/15) with Artists of Ballet West II
Chinese Warrior................... Jacob Hancock with Children Performers
Mirlitons ..............................Chelsea Keefer with Artists of Ballet West
Russian.................................. Vinicius Lima/ David Huffmire (12/9 EVE) with Artists of Ballet West
Mother Buffoon ........................................................... Dominic Ballard
Waltz of the Flowers .................................. Emily Adams, Hadriel Diniz/ Kazlyn Nielsen, Brian Waldrep (12/15) with Artists of Ballet
Grand Pas de Deux...............................Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit
Finale..........................................................................Entire Ensemble
12/9 MAT, 12/16 MAT, 12/19, 12/23 MAT
Dr. Drosselmeyer ......................................................... Dominic Ballard
Herr Stahlbaum ..............................................................Joseph Lynch
Frau Stahlbaum .............................................................. Anisa Sinteral
Maid ................................................................................. Claire Wilson
Doll ..................................................................................... Olivia Gusti
Bear .............................................................................Andre McGregor
Grandparents ....................... Brian Waldrep/David Huffmire (12/9 MAT) Kazlyn Nielsen
Parents................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Nutcracker Prince ......................................................... Vinicius Lima / Jonas Malinka-Thompson (12/9 MAT)
Mouse King .....................................................................Robert Fowler
Mice .....................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Snow Queen and Snow King ................Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit
Snowflakes..........................................................Artists of Ballet West
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier....................Amy Potter, Tyler Gum/ Kazlyn Nielsen, Brian Waldrep (12/16 MAT)
Spanish Dance......................Hadriel Diniz, Olivia Gusti, Chelsea Keefer
Arabian Dance ........................................ Anisa Sinteral, Joseph Lynch with Artists of Ballet West II
Chinese Warrior........................ Jacob Hancock/Tyler Gum (12/16 MAT) with Children Performers
Mirlitons ............................. Victoria Vassos with Artists of Ballet West
Russian..............................David Huffmire/Jacob Hancock (12/16 MAT) with Artists of Ballet West
Mother Buffoon .................. Dominic Ballard/Jacob Preece (12/16 MAT)
Waltz of the Flowers ...................................Katlyn Addison, Adrian Fry/ Kazlyn Nielsen, Brian Waldrep (12/9 MAT)/ Kristina Pool, Dominic Ballard (12/16 MAT) with Artists of Ballet West
Grand Pas de Deux............................................Amy Potter, Tyler Gum/ Kazlyn Nielsen, Brian Waldrep (12/16 MAT)
Finale..........................................................................Entire Ensemble
12/10 EVE, 12/16 EVE, 12/26 EVE
Dr. Drosselmeyer ............................................................Joseph Lynch
Herr Stahlbaum ........................................................... Dominic Ballard
Frau Stahlbaum ..............................................................Nicole Fannéy
Maid ................................................................................. Claire Wilson
Doll ............................................................................ Isabella Corridon
Bear ...............................................................................Victor Galeana
Grandparents ................................... Beau Chesivoir, Jazz Khai Bynum
Parents................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Nutcracker Prince ....................................... Jonas Malinka-Thompson
Mouse King .................................................................Anderson Duhan
Mice .....................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Snow Queen and Snow King ........................... Kristina Pool, Tyler Gum
Snowflakes..........................................................Artists of Ballet West
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier...... Chelsea Keefer, David Huffmire/ Jenna Herrera, Jordan Veit (12/16 EVE)
Spanish Dance.............. Jake Preece, Jazz Khai Bynum, Anisa Sinteral
Arabian Dance ..................................... Nicole Fannéy, Dominic Ballard with Artists of Ballet West II
Chinese Warrior................... Vinicius Lima /Beau Chesivoir (12/10 EVE) with Children Performers
Mirlitons .................................... Olivia Gusti with Artists of Ballet West
Russian............................... Jacob Hancock with Artists of Ballet West
Mother Buffoon ..............................................................Robert Fowler
Waltz of the Flowers .............................. Kazlyn Nielsen, Brian Waldrep with Artists of Ballet West
Grand Pas de Deux............................. Chelsea Keefer, David Huffmire / Jenna Herrera, Jordan Veit (12/16 EVE)
Finale..........................................................................Entire Ensemble
12/10 MAT, 12/21 MAT
Dr. Drosselmeyer ...............................Adrian Fry/Tyler Gum (12/10 MAT)
Herr Stahlbaum ................................................................ Jake Preece
Frau Stahlbaum ...........................................................Lillian Casscells
Maid ........................................................................... Isabella Corridon
Doll .................................................................................. Claire Wilson
Bear .............................................................................Andre McGregor
Grandparents ............................................ David Huffmire, Olivia Gusti
Parents................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Nutcracker Prince ....................................................... Jacob Hancock
Mouse King .....................................................................Robert Fowler
Mice .....................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Snow Queen and Snow King ..................Chelsea Keefer, Vinicius Lima/ Emily Adams, Hadriel Diniz (12/10 MAT)
Snowflakes..........................................................Artists of Ballet West
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier......... Kazlyn Nielsen, Brian Waldrep
Spanish Dance............................. Adrian Fry/Loren Walton (12/10 MAT) Jazz Khai Bynum, Isabella Corridon
Arabian Dance ..................................... Lillian Casscells, Joseph Lynch with Artists of Ballet West II
Chinese Warrior.................... Beau Chesivoir with Children Performers
Mirlitons ................................Anisa Sinteral with Artists of Ballet West
Russian................................David Huffmire with Artists of Ballet West
Mother Buffoon ................................................................ Jake Preece
Waltz of the Flowers .............................. Kristina Pool, Dominic Ballard with Artists of Ballet West
Grand Pas de Deux................................. Kazlyn Nielsen, Brian Waldrep
Finale..........................................................................Entire Ensemble
12/14, 12/27 MAT
Dr. Drosselmeyer .................................................................. Tyler Gum
Herr Stahlbaum ................................................................ Jake Preece
Frau Stahlbaum .................Anisa Sinteral /Lillian Casscells (12/27 MAT)
Maid ............................................................................. Amelia Dencker
Doll ..................................................................................... Olivia Gusti
Bear ...............................................................................Victor Galeana
Grandparents .................................... Brian Waldrep, Jazz Khai Bynum
Parents................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Nutcracker Prince ........................................................ Beau Chesivoir
Mouse King .....................................................................Joseph Lynch
Mice .....................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Snow Queen and Snow King ................Kazlyn Nielsen, David Huffmire/ Katlyn Addison, Adrian Fry (12/14)
Snowflakes..........................................................Artists of Ballet West
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier..... Victoria Vassos, Dominic Ballard
Spanish Dance...............Loren Walton, Lillian Casscells, Anisa Sinteral
Arabian Dance ..........................................Claire Wilson, Robert Fowler with Artists of Ballet West II
Chinese Warrior................... Jacob Hancock with Children Performers
Mirlitons ............................... Nicole Fannéy with Artists of Ballet West
Russian.................................. Vinicius Lima with Artists of Ballet West
Mother Buffoon ................................................................ Jake Preece
Waltz of the Flowers ....................................Chelsea Keefer, Tyler Gum with Artists of Ballet West
Grand Pas de Deux............................. Victoria Vassos, Dominic Ballard
Finale..........................................................................Entire Ensemble
12/17 MAT, 12/22 MAT
Dr. Drosselmeyer .............................. Adrian Fry /Tyler Gum (12/17 MAT)
Herr Stahlbaum ........................................................... Dominic Ballard
Frau Stahlbaum ........................................................... Victoria Vassos
Maid ........................................................................... Isabella Corridon
Doll ................................................................................Kazlyn Nielsen
Bear .............................................................................Andre McGregor
Grandparents ...................................... Brian Waldrep, Lillian Casscells
Parents................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Nutcracker Prince ....................................... Jonas Malinka-Thompson
Mouse King .................................................................Anderson Duhan
Mice .....................................................................Artists of Ballet West
Snow Queen and Snow King .....................Claire Wilson, Robert Fowler
Snowflakes..........................................................Artists of Ballet West
Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.............. Kristina Pool, Jake Preece
Spanish Dance.......................... Hadriel Diniz/Loren Walton (12/17 MAT) Olivia Gusti, Kazlyn Nielsen
Arabian Dance ................................... Victoria Vassos, Dominic Ballard with Artists of Ballet West II
Chinese Warrior............................ Tyler Gum with Children Performers
Mirlitons .................................Rylee Rogers with Artists of Ballet West
Russian............................. David Huffmire /Jacob Hancock (12/17 MAT) with Artists of Ballet West
Mother Buffoon ........................................................... Jacob Hancock
Waltz of the Flowers ............................ Lillian Casscells, Joseph Lynch with Artists of Ballet West
Grand Pas de Deux...................................... Kristina Pool, Jake Preece
Finale..........................................................................Entire Ensemble
Children's Casting
12/8 – 12/10
Clara .................................................. Sophia Cannella (12/8 – 12/9)/Tanya Bosch (12/10)
Fritz ............................................. Cameron Spencer (12/8 – 12/9)/George Wright (12/10)
Nephew ................................................ Thomas Fowler (12/8 – 12/9)/Sam Cooley (12/10)
Vendor ................................................................................................ Rhythm Pacheco
Carolers .................................................................. Sienna Hopper, Adalyn MacDonald,
Sara Russamano, Alison Umbrell
Party Girls........................................................................Jane Beech, Marah Compton,
Avery Godfrey, Lucia Fuoco, Alexa Kenny, Claire Nalder, Genevieve Wilson
Party Princess ........................................................................................... Meg Buckley
Party Boys ...................................................................Korver Bush, Sophia Brunisholz, Jax Chertudi, Noah Hesse, Eve Jacobsen, Tess Jensen
Butlers & Mouse Minions ......................................................... Quinn Culhane, Max Ray, Joel Ruybalid, Jonah Thomas
Mouse Prince ....................................................................................... Atticus Goddard
Baby Mice ............................................................................ Julianne Derrick, Leah Wu
Rifleman ..................................................................................................... Molly Stowe
Drummer .............................................................................................. Lexi Whitehead
Trumpeter ............................................................................................. Kallie Permann
First Regiment.................................................... Millie Crane, Sophie Hawkins-Marcus, Virginia Hebl, Libby Lehauli, Lydia Leishman, Daphne Smith, Aria Thackeray, Gwenyth Tingey
Second Regiment .......................................... Macee Aime, Lydia Avery, Lily Hendricks, Natalia Jessop, Athelia LeSueur, Skye Nelson, Sicily Stringfellow, Payton Wood
Pages.................................................................Maya Cheng, Alice Collins, Sophia Fite, Amanda Gallaway, Lyla Oakeson, Rhythm Pacheco, Soleil Romney, Ellianna Ruybalid
Ladies in Waiting ............................................................ Colby Anthon, Sienna Hopper, Adalyn MacDonald, Adrienne Nielsen, Annika Olsen, Sara Russamano, Alison Umbrell, Hailee Walker
Attendants ................................................. Madalyn Cummings, Violet Hall, Kiley Kunz, Knoxley Porter, Emmaline Smith, Camryn Waite
Buffoons................................................ Bea Moore, Noelle Reynolds, Juniper Hamory, Andrea Hunsaker, Millie Rusch, Alexa Silverman, Lola Webster
Buffoon Tumbler ................................................................................. Gemma Godfrey
12/14 – 12/21
Clara ................................Tanya Bosch (12/14 – 12/16)/ Jaycee Preece (12/17 – 12/21)
Fritz ................................................................................. George Wright (12/14 – 12/16)/ Noah Hesse (12/17 – 12/21)
Nephew .................................. Sam Cooley (12/14 - 12/16)/Pierce Mendoza (12/17 - 12/21)
Vendor .................................................................................................. Boston Woolley
Carolers ............................................................................... Halle Bell, Ainslee Lavatai, Adrienne Nielsen, Maura Tyson
Party Girls.................................... Reagan Carroll, Lily Dibb, Caitlyn Ford, Brielle Heath, Evelyn Lewis, Isabelle Lewis, June Phister
Party Princess .................................................................................... Sasha Scholnick
Party Boys ..........................................Evie Embley, Phoebe Godfrey, Sammy Mathews, Gabriel Motschiedler, Blythe Rollins, Enzo Stoff
Butlers & Mouse Minions ...................... Kameron Hetes, Denny Teolis, Jonah Thomas, Kyren Watson
Mouse Prince ....................................................................................... Danielle Bender
Baby Mice .................................................................. Charlotte North, Janaey Salcedo
Rifleman .................................................................................................. Eloise Hawks
Drummer ....................................................................................................Emilia Page
Trumpeter ............................................................................................. Paisley Fowers
First Regiment.................................. Reese Essig, Hannah Gonsur, Anna Jane Morgan, Arielle Nelson, Giana Nigro, Mallory Ostmark, Avila Ostroski, Ashley Wilcock
Second Regiment ...................... Bea Bell, Arleigh Graves, Lila Jackson, Milana Laviter, Athelia LeSueur, Lucy Morton, Demsli Taylor, Morgan Whatcott
Pages............. MaggieJayne Blackham, Carolyn Hadley, Savannah Lycan, Eden Nelson, Audrey Shore, Hazel Torgerson, Boston Woolley, Revkah Yanez
Ladies in Waiting ................................................................. Halle Bell, Ainslee Lavatai, Adrienne Nielsen, Sara Russamano, Lily Saba, Olivia Tew, Maura Tyson, Hailee Walker
Attendants ............................................ Eden Bertagnole, Hazel Lowe, Soleil Madrigal, Thomas Fowler, Hannah Smith, Addelaide Watson
Buffoons................................................... Kallie Cordova, Marlee Frazier, Ruby Hawks, Elise McMurtry, Kate Morgan, Lillian Van Dyke
Buffoon Tumbler ....................................................... Hazel Baldwin (12/14 – 12/17 MAT), Skylie Cordova (12/17 EVE – 12/21)
12/22 – 12/27
Clara ................................ Jaycee Preece (12/22)/Evey Leonard (12/23 - 12/27)
Fritz .....................................................Noah Hesse (12/22)/Liam Candee (12/23 - 12/27)
Nephew ............................................ Pierce Mendoza (12/22)/Ben Evans (12/23 - 12/27)
Vendor ..............................................................................................Isabella Agrapides
Carolers ..............................................Colby Anthon, Halle Bell, Yulia Brattos, Lily Saba
Party Girls................................................................. Emma Bingham, Vivienne Brown, Molly Caldwell, Alice Foster, Isla Harrison, Farrah Willey, Leanna Young
Party Princess ............................................................................................ Ines Lapioli
Party Boys ............................................................ Audrey Axelgard, Liberty Bangerter, Talmage Egbert, Catherine Koziol, Abram Lapioli, Jack Sweeney
Butlers & Mouse Minions .............................................. Vaughn Mathis, Samuel Morley, Max Ray, Max Westphal
Mouse Prince ........................................................................................ Elliott Jeppsen
Baby Mice ............................................................................. Abigail Lash, Maia Lodder
Rifleman ....................................................................................................... Peri Lewis
Drummer ...........................................................................................Brooke Patterson
Trumpeter .........................................................................................Cosette Maughan
First Regiment................................................................... Clarissa Alba, Sloane Giese, Violet Jones, Stella Macias, Kate Mercer, Winona Neal, Avila Ostroski, Lucy Pearson
Second Regiment ............................................................. Addy Boyles, Siri Erlingsson, Vivi Gardner, Arleigh Graves, Lila Jackson, Kaylin Lunn, Macie Spencer, Demsli Taylor
Pages............................................... Isabella Agrapides, Carolyn Hadley, Ellie Jamison, Sabrina Lowell, Sophia Lowell, Julianna Neal, Audrey Shore, Gabrielle Torres
Ladies in Waiting .................................................................... Colby Anthon, Halle Bell, Dakota Blue, Yulia Brattos, Regan Forster, Kaya Jones, Jaiden Morley, Lily Saba
Attendants ................................................................. Gwyneth Chapman, Lyla DuPaix, Stella Gardner, Violet Hall, Hannah Smith, Xi Ting Chloe Su Buffoons........................................................................ Adelyn Hayes, Emeri Jamison, Sonia Neal, Hadley Nielsen, Nya Rawle, Madison Wimmer
Buffoon Tumbler .................................................................. Saylor Neil (12/22 – 12/24), Cozette Hewett (12/26 – 12/27)
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