
Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker
The magical spirit of the season comes to life in this acclaimed production and beloved holiday favorite that sells out every year.
Tune in to view this special presentation of Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker on Rocky Mountain PBS. Join Clara and her army of toy soldiers as they battle the Mouse King and journey to the legendary land of Sweets.
Colorado Ballet's The Nutcracker premieres on Rocky Mountain PBS on Thanksgiving Day at 7pm.
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The Nutcracker, By Colorado Ballet
Join artists of Colorado Ballet to celebrate the spirit of the season.
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About the Performance
The Nutcracker
This presentation of The Nutcracker on Rocky Mountain PBS is made possible by PNC Bank, with additional support provided by Genesee Mountain Foundation, Colorado Athletic Club, David and Mary Ellen Wright and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, the SCFD.
Based on Choreography by Martin Friedmann
Additional Choreography by Sandra Brown
Staged by Sandra Brown, Lorita Travaglia and Maria Mosina
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra
Based on the Story by E.T.A. Hoffman
Scenery and Costumes by Jose Varona
Additional Costumes by Colorado Ballet Wardrobe Department
Lighting Design by Todd Elmer
Associate Lighting Designer Patrick “Red” Howard
CASTING
Clara and Nutcracker Prince
Sarah Tryon and Francisco Estevez
Sugarplum Fairy and Cavalier
Chandra Kuykendall and Christophor Moulton
ACT I
Fritz
Kevin Gaël Thomas
Frau Stahlbaum
Morgan Buchanan
Dr. Stahlbaum
Joshua Allenback
Drosselmeyer
Gregory K. Gonzales
Clara’s Friends
Sheridan Guerin, Kyra Hughes, Gabriela Rodriguez, Nani Ross
Maids
Jacqueline Gionet, Hannah Lesold
Parents
Robbie Downey, Alexandra Gilliom, Madeleine Kuebler, Ever Larson, Ariel McCarty, Simon Zinabu Costello, Liam Hogan, Tyler Humphrey, Tate Lee, Jacob Ray
Aunt
Francesca Martoccio
Grandmother and Grandfather
Eileen Fenner, Dan Fenner
Doll
Fernanda Oliveira
Soldier Doll
Jeremy Studinski
Mouse King
Benjamin Winegar
Mice
Tate Lee, Alejandro Perez, Tyler Rhoads, Alexander Roy, Marty St. Pierre, Jeremy Studinski
Crystals
Morgan Buchanan, Tracy Jones, Fernanda Oliveira, Melissa Zoebisch
Snow
Renee Castonguay, Arianna Ciccarelli, Christina Cummings, Madeleine Kuebler, Hannah Lesold, Francesca Martoccio, Ariel McCarty, Leah McFadden, Beverly Mitchell, Lauren Philson, Gabriela Rodriguez, Rosemary Shahani, Daniella Silverman, McKenzie Thomas, Sara Thomas, Alexandra Wilson
ACT II
Spanish
Ariel McCarty, Sara Thomas, Tyler Rhoads
Arabian
Fernanda Oliveira, Nicolas Pelletier
Chinese
Bryce Lee
Lion
Alejandro Perez, Jacob Ray, Marty St. Pierre
Marzipan
Arianna Ciccarelli, Leah McFadden, Simon Zinabu Costello
Russian
Alexandra Wilson, Joshua Allenback, Tate Lee
Mother Ginger
Tyler Humphrey
Dew Drop
Asuka Sasaki
Flowers
Catherine Aoki, Isabella Browne, Renee Castonguay, Sheridan Guerin, Madeleine Kuebler, Gabriele Lukasik, Francesca Martoccio, Catherine McGregor, Gabriela Rodriguez, Rosemary Shahani, McKenzie Thomas, Shelby Vennekotter
To view Colorado Ballet’s Company Dancer’s Headshots and Biographies, please visit the website.