The Nutcracker

 

Choreography
Willam Christensen

Music
Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky

Featuring the Ballet West Orchestra 

Run time is approximately 2 hours with one intermission.

Recommended ages 4 and up.

12/05, 12/6 MAT, 12/6 EVE

Dr. Drosselmeyer

• Dominic Ballard / Tyler Gum (12/6 MAT)

Nutcracker Prince

• Jacob Hancock / Jonas Malinka-Thompson (12/6 MAT)

Mouse King

• Tyler Gum / Anderson Duhan (12/6 MAT) / Jake Preece (12/6 EVE)

Snow Queen & Snow King

• Katlyn Addison & Adrian Fry/ Rylee Ann Rogers & Tyler Gum (12/6 MAT)/ Lexi McCloud & David Huffmire (12/6 EVE)

Sugar Plum Fairy & Cavalier

• Jenna Rae Herrera & Jordan Veit/Lexi McCloud & David Huffmire (12/6 MAT)

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12/07, 12/12, 12/13 MAT

Dr. Drosselmeyer

• Robert Fowler / Dominic Ballard (12/13 MAT)

Nutcracker Prince

• William Lynch / Jonas Malinka-Thompson (12/12)/James Jobson-Larkin (12/13 MAT)

Mouse King

• Anderson Duhan / Jake Preece (12/12)

Snow Queen & Snow King

• Rylee Ann Rogers & Tyler Gum/ Jenna Rae Herrera & Jordan Veit (12/13 MAT)

Sugar Plum Fairy & Cavalier

• Lexi McCloud & David Huffmire/ Jenna Rae Herrera & Jordan Veit (12/12)/ Rylee Ann Rogers & Tyler Gum (12/13 MAT)

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12/13 EVE, 12/14 MAT, 12/14 EVE

Dr. Drosselmeyer

• Dominic Ballard / Robert Fowler (12/14 MAT) / Jake Preece (12/14 EVE)

Nutcracker Prince

• James Jobson-Larkin / Jonas Malinka-Thompson (12/14 EVE)

Mouse King

• Jake Preece / Robert Fowler (12/14 EVE)

Snow Queen & Snow King

• Rylee Ann Rogers & Tyler Gum/ Claire Spainhour & Robert Fowler (12/14 MAT)/ Jenna Rae Herrera & Jordan Veit (12/14 EVE)

Sugar Plum Fairy & Cavalier

• Jenna Rae Herrera & Jordan Veit/ Rylee Ann Rogers & Tyler Gum (12/14 MAT)/ Victoria Vassos & Dominic Ballard (12/14 EVE)

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12/18, 12/19 MAT, 12/19 EVE

Dr. Drosselmeyer

• Adrian Fry / Robert Fowler (12/19 MAT) / Dominic Ballard (12/19 EVE)

Nutcracker Prince

• Jacob Hancock / Jonas Malinka-Thompson (12/19 EVE)

Mouse King

• Jake Preece / Robert Fowler (12/19 EVE)

Snow Queen & Snow King

• Amy Potter & Hadriel Diniz/ Jenna Rae Herrera & Jordan Veit (12/19 MAT)/ Katlyn Addison & Adrian Fry (12/19 EVE)

Sugar Plum Fairy & Cavalier

• Victoria Vassos & Dominic Ballard/ Amy Potter & Hadriel Diniz (12/19 MAT)/ Maren Florence & Jake Preece (12/19 EVE)

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12/20 MAT, 12/20 EVE, 12/21 MAT

Dr. Drosselmeyer

• Jake Preece / Robert Fowler (12/20 EVE)

Nutcracker Prince

• James Jobson-Larkin / William Lynch (12/20 EVE) / Jonas Malinka-Thompson (12/21 MAT)

Mouse King

• Jake Preece / Anderson Duhan (12/20 EVE) / Robert Fowler (12/21 MAT)

Snow Queen & Snow King

• Amy Potter & Hadriel Diniz/ Katlyn Addison & Adrian Fry (12/20 EVE)/ Jenna Rae Herrera & Jordan Veit (12/21 MAT)

Sugar Plum Fairy & Cavalier

• Victoria Vassos & Dominic Ballard/ Jenna Rae Herrera & Jordan Veit (12/20 EVE)/ Victoria Vassos & Dominic Ballard (12/21 MAT)

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12/21 EVE, 12/22 MAT, 12/22 EVE

Dr. Drosselmeyer

• Dominic Ballard / Robert Fowler (12/22 MAT)

Nutcracker Prince

• Loren Walton / Jonas Malinka-Thompson (12/22 MAT)

Mouse King

• Robert Fowler / Tyler Gum (12/22 MAT) / Jake Preece (12/22 EVE)

Snow Queen & Snow King

• Victoria Vassos & Dominic Ballard/ Katlyn Addison & Adrian Fry (12/22 MAT)/ Lexi McCloud & David Huffmire (12/22 EVE)

Sugar Plum Fairy & Cavalier

• Maren Florence & Jake Preece/ Amy Potter & Hadriel Diniz (12/22 MAT)/ Katlyn Addison & Adrian Fry (12/22 EVE)

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12/23 MAT, 12/23 EVE, 12/24

Dr. Drosselmeyer

• Robert Fowler / Dominic Ballard (12/23 EVE, 12/24)

Nutcracker Prince

• William Lynch / Loren Walton (12/23 EVE) / Jacob Hancock (12/24)

Mouse King

• Anderson Duhan / Robert Fowler (12/23 EVE) / Tyler Gum (12/24)

Snow Queen & Snow King

• Rylee Ann Rogers & Tyler Gum/ Katlyn Addison & Adrian Fry (12/23 EVE)/ Amy Potter & Hadriel Diniz (12/24)

Sugar Plum Fairy & Cavalier

• Lexi McCloud & David Huffmire/ Maren Florence & Jake Preece (12/23 EVE)/ Jenna Rae Herrera & Hadriel Diniz (12/24)

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12/26 MAT, 12/26 EVE, 12/27

Dr. Drosselmeyer

• Tyler Gum / Adrian Fry (12/26 EVE) / Dominic Ballard (12/27)

Nutcracker Prince

• Jonas Malinka-Thompson / James Jobson-Larkin (12/26 EVE)

Mouse King

• Anderson Duhan / Jake Preece (12/26 EVE) / Tyler Gum (12/27)

Snow Queen & Snow King

• Katlyn Addison & Adrian Fry

• Lexi McCloud & David Huffmire (12/26 EVE)/ Jenna Rae Herrera & Jordan Veit (12/27)

Sugar Plum Fairy & Cavalier

• Amy Potter & Hadriel Diniz/ Rylee Ann Rogers & Tyler Gum (12/26 EVE)/ Katlyn Addison & Adrian Fry (12/27)

Although masks are not required while attending Ballet West performances for the 2025-2026 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.

• 12/6: Nutcracker Magic - Prior to the matinee, join us for festive crafts, tasty treats, and more. SINGLE TICKETS SOLD OUT.
   
• 12/12-12/14: Alumni Weekend! - Special weekend for previous Nutcracker Children's Cast performers.

• 12/14 @ 5PM: Ugly Sweater Night*! Wear your favorite "ugly" sweater to bring on some holiday cheer! To celebrate this traditional holiday garb, we will be offering an exclusive discount to people who purchase tickets to this performance before Dec. 1.

• 2/19 @ 7PM: Dress up performance*! Dress up as your favorite Nutcracker Character or in your fanciest attire! Make sure you take photos and tag us @BalletWest1 for a chance to be featured on our social media. 

• 12/26 @ 7PM: Pin Night! Show off your favorite pins and bring your duplicates to trade with other pin enthusiasts! Plus, stop by the boutique for an exclusive discount on our pins. 

• *: Dressing up on theme nights is optional, but recommended for extra holiday cheer.