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.

Broadcast schedule on Rocky Mountain PBS:

• Thurs. Nov. 26 – 7pm
• Fri. Nov. 27 – 3pm
• Fri. Dec. 18 – 9pm
• Sat. Dec. 19 – 1am
• Thurs. Dec. 24 – 7pm
• Fri. Dec. 25 – 12am

Watch the full performance now, across devices, on the PBS Video App. Search "The Nutcracker" anywhere you stream PBS programs.

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.