St Paul Ballet-- A Nutcracker Story
This holiday season enjoy a sweet treat: St. Paul Ballet’s “A Nutcracker Story.”
A fantastical adventure through the eyes of young Maria to the magical land of dancing snow, colorful characters and swirling flowers. A memory-making tradition for the entire family from the artistic team led by Lirena Branitski accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
A Nutcracker Story is designed for all ages; the 90-minute length with intermission is a perfect way to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical dance told with wonder to one of the most layered and lush musical scores ever written, Tchaikovsky’s familiar score for The Nutcracker.
The best of local and national talent: A Nutcracker Story features the superb actor, T. Mychael Rambo who will joyfully guide you through this classic. Alison Stroming, joining us after four years at Dance Theater of Harlem along with her partner Francisco Pericado.
The creative team led by Lirena Branitski with Christina Onusko and Laura C.C. Greenwell along with choreographer Malika Benachour, lighting design by Kevin Jones and sets by Anne Henley bring the magic.
Abbreviated School and Senior show Friday, Nov 30 at 10:00am. For tickets contact St. Paul Ballet: alane@spballet.org or 651-690-1588