Ballet Tucson Presents The Nutcracker
BALLET TUCSON PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
Tucson’s Own Holiday Classic
December 23, 24, and 26th
Tucson Music Hall
(Tucson, Arizona). Tucson’s own resident professional ballet company presents its beloved, traditional Victorian production of The Nutcracker at the Tucson Music Hall for 4 performances only on December 23, 24, and 26th 2021.
Ballet Tucson’s production has become an annual holiday tradition. Complete with spectacular sets, colorful costumes, dazzling choreography and exceptional dancing, this production truly stands out from the rest! Ballet Tucson’s The Nutcracker is the perfect event to take loved ones to during Christmas week. Put tickets under your tree for the whole family and cap off the season in a delightful way.
Experience Clara’s journey as she encounters giant toy soldiers, swirling snowflakes and sweet confections from every corner of the globe. The ominous Mouse King and the heroic Nutcracker battle it out and just when all hope is lost, Clara hits the Mouse King with her ballet shoe. The Mouse King is distracted and the Nutcracker is saved from his demise. Out of a dream, Clara’s Nutcracker Prince magically appears to escort her into a fantasyland of delights, journeying through the Land of Snow and Kingdom of the Sweets.
Based on the famous E.T.A. Hoffman story and paired with the glorious Tchaikovsky score, Ballet Tucson’s professional dancers transport you to a wondrous realm. A cast of 50 local children appear in supporting roles and will warm the hearts of all attending this most festive production
Prima Ballerina Jenna Johnson leads the cast of 100 performers as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Her Cavalier is Principal Danseur Vasily Boldin. Principal Dancer Danielle Cesanek also performs as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Taylor Johnson dances the role of the Snow Queen and new company member Skylar Burson appears as her Snow King.
Ballet Master Daniel Precup is Herr Drosselmeyer, the pivotal character who orchestrates all the magic.
Ballet Tucson student Trainees Abigail Lee and Allisyn Lloyd will alternate as Clara.
About the Cast
Prima Ballerina Jenna Johnson (Sugar Plum Fairy) is a founding member of Ballet Tucson joining the company at its inception in 2004. Previously, she danced with the Oakland Ballet and the Romanian National Ballet. Her repertoire includes leading roles in Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Carmen to name a few.
Danielle Cesanek (Sugar Plum Fairy) is in her 3rd season with Ballet Tucson. She graduated from the prestigious Indiana university dance program and joined the company as an apprentice in the 2018-2019 season. Quickly rising through the ranks, she has danced principal roles in Donizetti Variations, Serenade, Balachine’s Walpurgisnacht ballet and Concerto Barocco. She will make her debut as the Sugar Plum Fairy this season.
Vasily Boldin (Sugar Plum Cavalier) is a Principal Danseur and Season Guest Artist for Ballet Tucson. He trained in St. Petersburg and has danced and guested with companies in Russia and the United States. His repertoire includes principal roles in Carmen, Jekyll & Hyde, Serenade and Donizetti Variations amongst others.
Taylor Johnson (Snow Queen) previously danced with the Tulsa Ballet before joining Ballet Tucson. She can be seen in leading roles in Jekyll & Hyde, In The Mood, Serenade and Balachine’s Walpurgisnacht ballet.
Skylar Burson (Snow King) is in his 1st season with Ballet Tucson. He previously was a member of the Utah Regional Ballet and Oakland Ballet. Skylar can be seen in principal roles this season in The Nutcracker, Masquerade and Who Cares?.
Performance Date/Time
Thursday, December 23 – 7:00 pm
Friday, December 24 – 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 26 – 1:00 pm
Sunday, December 26 – 5:00 pm
Location
Tucson Music Hall
260 S. Church Ave.
Tickets
General: $37 – $65*
Seniors/Students/Military: $30 – $46*
Groups (of 10 or more): $25 – $35*
Phone: 800.745.3000
www.ticketmaster.com
www.ballettucson.org
About Ballet Tucson
Now in its 36th season and 18th year as the only professional dance company in Tucson and Southern Arizona, Ballet Tucson presents the highest quality dance productions with a full range of historic classics and contemporary works.
The company has been hailed as “a treasure in our community” by the Arizona Daily Star. Chuck Graham (Tucson arts writer) exclaims that the company “proudly maintains its place as the keeper of the flame of classical ballet in the Old Pueblo.”
For more information, visit www.ballettucson.org
Contact: Margaret Mullin, Media Director and Associate Artistic Director
Address: 200 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520.903.1445
Email: margaretmullin@ballettucson.org
