The Nutcracker Ballet
A Timeless Holiday Tradition at Evansville's Victory Theatre
Presented by Ballet Indiana
Artistic Director - Kerri Lambert
Live Orchestra by Ballet Indiana Symphony Orchestra
Conductor - Henry Cheng
Artistic Director - Kerri Lambert
Live Orchestra by Ballet Indiana Symphony Orchestra
Conductor - Henry Cheng
Performances
Saturday, December 14 @ 7 PM
Sunday, December 15 @ 2 PM
Victory Theatre
600 Main St, Evansville, IN 47708
(Directions)
Ignite your imagination with holiday magic! Ballet Indiana's annual tradition, The Nutcracker continues to awe audiences year after year!
The classic, Victorian-era story featuring Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier, and the Sugar Plum Fairy is a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets and captivating choreography.
Let your wonder ignite and feel the glimmer once more as your childhood dreams
return and inspire you to IMAGINE AGAIN!
The classic, Victorian-era story featuring Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier, and the Sugar Plum Fairy is a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets and captivating choreography.
Let your wonder ignite and feel the glimmer once more as your childhood dreams
return and inspire you to IMAGINE AGAIN!
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The Story
The Nutcracker: A Holiday Tale of Magic and Wonder
It's Christmas Eve, and the Stahlbaum family is hosting a grand celebration filled with joy and excitement. Clara and her little brother Fritz are at the heart of the festivities, surrounded by family, friends, and a festive spirit. As the children receive their gifts, the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara's godfather, makes a dramatic entrance. Known for his magical talents, Drosselmeyer amazes everyone with his enchanting tricks and even brings life to mechanical dolls, delighting all the guests.
As the night progresses, Drosselmeyer presents Clara with a special gift: a beautiful Nutcracker. Overjoyed, Clara dances with her new toy, but her happiness is short-lived when Fritz, overcome with jealousy, snatches the Nutcracker and accidentally breaks it. Seeing Clara's tears, Drosselmeyer quickly steps in, using his magic to mend the Nutcracker and restore Clara's joy.
With the party winding down, the family retires to bed. However, Clara is too excited to sleep. She sneaks back to the parlor to check on her beloved Nutcracker and soon drifts into a deep sleep on the sofa. As the clock strikes midnight, Clara is suddenly awakened by the sound of mice scurrying across the floor. Terrified, she watches as Drosselmeyer reappears and casts a spell that causes the Christmas tree to grow to an enormous size. To Clara’s amazement, the Nutcracker and a battalion of toy soldiers come to life, preparing to battle the Mouse King and his army.
A fierce fight ensues, but with Clara's bravery and quick thinking, she throws her shoe at the Mouse King, distracting him just in time for the Nutcracker to deliver the final blow. With the Mouse King defeated, Drosselmeyer transforms the Nutcracker into a handsome Snow King. He introduces Clara to the graceful Snow Queen and her flurry of Snowflakes, who guide Clara and Drosselmeyer through a dazzling winter wonderland to the enchanting Land of the Sweets.
Upon their arrival, Clara is warmly welcomed by the Dew Drop and treated to a vibrant celebration of dances from around the world. She meets the delicate Chinese Tea dancers, the mysterious Arabian Coffee dancers, the energetic Russian Trepak performers, and the playful Marzipan dancers with their mirlitons. Mother Ginger and her delightful children, the Polichinelles, charm Clara with their antics, while the Dew Drop returns with her elegant entourage of Flowers. The spectacle reaches its peak with the stunning dances of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, filling Clara's heart with joy and wonder.
As she witnesses these incredible sights and sounds, Clara begins to wonder if this magical journey is real or simply the most wonderful dream she has ever had. In this world of enchantment, anything seems possible, leaving her—and the audience—spellbound until the very end.
It's Christmas Eve, and the Stahlbaum family is hosting a grand celebration filled with joy and excitement. Clara and her little brother Fritz are at the heart of the festivities, surrounded by family, friends, and a festive spirit. As the children receive their gifts, the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara's godfather, makes a dramatic entrance. Known for his magical talents, Drosselmeyer amazes everyone with his enchanting tricks and even brings life to mechanical dolls, delighting all the guests.
As the night progresses, Drosselmeyer presents Clara with a special gift: a beautiful Nutcracker. Overjoyed, Clara dances with her new toy, but her happiness is short-lived when Fritz, overcome with jealousy, snatches the Nutcracker and accidentally breaks it. Seeing Clara's tears, Drosselmeyer quickly steps in, using his magic to mend the Nutcracker and restore Clara's joy.
With the party winding down, the family retires to bed. However, Clara is too excited to sleep. She sneaks back to the parlor to check on her beloved Nutcracker and soon drifts into a deep sleep on the sofa. As the clock strikes midnight, Clara is suddenly awakened by the sound of mice scurrying across the floor. Terrified, she watches as Drosselmeyer reappears and casts a spell that causes the Christmas tree to grow to an enormous size. To Clara’s amazement, the Nutcracker and a battalion of toy soldiers come to life, preparing to battle the Mouse King and his army.
A fierce fight ensues, but with Clara's bravery and quick thinking, she throws her shoe at the Mouse King, distracting him just in time for the Nutcracker to deliver the final blow. With the Mouse King defeated, Drosselmeyer transforms the Nutcracker into a handsome Snow King. He introduces Clara to the graceful Snow Queen and her flurry of Snowflakes, who guide Clara and Drosselmeyer through a dazzling winter wonderland to the enchanting Land of the Sweets.
Upon their arrival, Clara is warmly welcomed by the Dew Drop and treated to a vibrant celebration of dances from around the world. She meets the delicate Chinese Tea dancers, the mysterious Arabian Coffee dancers, the energetic Russian Trepak performers, and the playful Marzipan dancers with their mirlitons. Mother Ginger and her delightful children, the Polichinelles, charm Clara with their antics, while the Dew Drop returns with her elegant entourage of Flowers. The spectacle reaches its peak with the stunning dances of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, filling Clara's heart with joy and wonder.
As she witnesses these incredible sights and sounds, Clara begins to wonder if this magical journey is real or simply the most wonderful dream she has ever had. In this world of enchantment, anything seems possible, leaving her—and the audience—spellbound until the very end.
