The Nutcracker (Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes)
This performance includes a 20-minute intermission.
The Nutcracker (Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes)
This performance includes a 20-minute intermission.
Dayton Ballet returns to the Schuster Center this holiday season for Dayton’s most beloved holiday tradition of The Nutcracker. Join Clara, accompanied by her gallant Nutcracker Prince, on a dreamy trip to the Land of Sweets, where she meets Mother Ginger, the Marzipan Shepherdesses, Ribbon Candy, the Dew Drops, and, of course, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dashing Cavalier, as well as many other dazzling characters along the way. Dayton Philharmonic joins to perform Tchaikovsky’s sparkling score for a holiday event to enjoy with family and friends!
The Nutcracker is presented by:
With special support from
The Schubert Foundation and WHIO-TV
Costume Design Lowell Mathwich
Lighting Design Dan Feith
Scenic Design Ray Zupp
Additional Scenic Design Dan Gray
Scenery Fabricator Scenic Solutions LLC
Production Stage Manager Michele A. Kay
Assistant Stage Manager Kelly DeLisle
Costume Coordinator Lyn Baudendistel
Dayton Ballet School Manager Megan Forney
Dayton Ballet II Directors Megan Forney and Gabrielle Sharp
30 minutes after every performance, there will be a talk back with some of the dancers from the production. Stick around to learn more about the production.