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Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker

Name: Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker
Start: 2023-12-08T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-12-27T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Ballet West

Presented by The George S. And Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation

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Date
Dec 8 - 27, 2023
Venue
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
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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.