As a child, "Nutcracker'' season was my favorite time of year. Dancing with my friends, sparkling costumes, the great joy of performing onstage – it was all great. I was captivated by the story and ...

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In 1892, composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marius Petipa debuted “The Nutcracker,” a two-act ballet about a young girl named Clara who receives a nutcracker for Christmas. When the ...

Ballet West is celebrating 80 years of America’s First Nutcracker. Ballet West is celebrating 80 years of America’s First Nutcracker, started by founder Willam Christensen. Bruce Caldwell talks with ...

When the lights rise for the show at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, more than 100 dancers from across the Texas Panhandle will bring "The Nutcracker" to life — from 5-year-old beginners ...

"The Nutcracker" is a magical holiday tradition for many, merging dance, music and the romance of the season in a sparkling two-hour performance. This year, Lafayette Ballet Theatre will celebrate the ...