In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.
CAST
Hugh BigneyHerr Drosselmeier / The Pasha
Patricia BarkerClara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll
Vanessa SharpClara (Christmas party; battle scene)
Wade WalthallNutcracker Prince
Russell BurnettFritz
Laura SchwenkSnowflake
Benjamin HoukFather / Mouse King
Beatrice BassettGrandparent
Benjamin BassettGrandparent
