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TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker
November 26-28, 2021
Thomas Wilson, conductor
Oklahoma City Ballet
Robert Mills, artistic director
Gregory Crane, set designer
Susanne Hubbs, costume designer
Aaron Mooney, lighting designer
Colorado Springs Children's Chorale
Waltz of the snowflakes
Finale
Entr’acte
The magic castle on the mountain of sweets
Divertissements:
Chocolate (Spanish dance)
Coffee (Arabian dance)
Tea (Chinese dance)
Trepak (Russian dance)
Dance of the Mirlitons (marzipan)
Waltz of the flowers
Pas de deux: adagio
Finale: waltz and apotheosis
Presented without intermission
Prologue
It is Christmas Eve in a small, snow-covered German village where Clara’s family is having a grand holiday party. The best people are here, including Uncle Drosselmeyer, a toymaker, with gifts for all the children. For Clara, he chooses a magnificent Nutcracker Doll. Weary after the party, Clara falls into a deep sleep And she dreams that an Evil Mouse King has invaded our her home. To the rescue comes her precious Nutcracker Doll and a legion of soldiers. A mighty battle ensues. Clara is distraught as it seems the Nutcracker has been mortally wounded in battle but before her eyes he magically transforms into a handsome Prince.
The Curtain Rises
THE LAND OF SNOW
Clara travels through a winter wonderland, where she is greeted by dancing snowflakes. They then continue on a magical journey beyond her wildest dreams.
THE KINGDOM OF SWEETS
Clara and her Prince arrive in the Kingdom of Sweets and Toys, where angels have blessed the path before them. The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier greet the couple and introduce them to delectable treats and toys from many countries. Clara tells the story of the battle with the Mouse King. As a reward for her bravery, the Sugar Plum Fairy gives Clara her magic wand. In celebration, everyone dances as entertainment for Clara and Hans. The exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier dance last and capture Clara’s heart with their dazzling performance. They all dance one last grand finale until at last it is time for Clara to return to her home beyond the dream.
APOTHEOSIS
Clara awakens and finds herself back in her own home. Before she goes to bed, she runs to get her beloved Nutcracker. As she does, she finds on the floor the glittering magic wand that was given to her by the Sugar Plum Fairy and she wonders, “Was it all a dream?” Or was it the magic of Christmas, come to life?
Jessica McClung
Conductor
Elizabeth Kochis
Accompanist
Marcia Hendricks
Executive Director
Caelyn Adams
Kristine Berryman
Ciera Bowens
Cedar Clevenger
Olivia Ann Corey
Jude Crumpton
Sophia Figueroa
Maurilio Gonzalez III
Sophia Griffen
Rachael Hamilton
Elizabeth Hoyle
Katelynn Hoyle
Kamille Lucero
Jonathan McClung
Lillianna McClung
Jude Montoya-De Smidt
Xavier Pangelinan
Grace Pauletta
Vanessa Pendley
Leighanna Rose
Shamini Sathya Prakash
Rachel Scott
Elizabeth Spain
