The Nutcracker

It inspires memories that last a lifetime. A Texas Ballet Theater favorite since the late 1960s, The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition performed at Bass Performance Hall and the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Artistic Director Ben Stevenson brings a sense of play and joy to his staging of the holiday story of Clara, whose Nutcracker Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets for a feast and dancing by mirlitons, Madame Bonbonaire and her children, the waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Campbell Baird’s vivid costumes are set against glorious backdrops that include Texas Ballet Theater’s legendary enchanted sleigh, making its way through snow falling on both the dancers and the audience.

Children will be enchanted and adults will be awed by a production that makes memories for all. Make The Nutcracker a part of your holiday plans now.


Program Information

Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography by Ben Stevenson from the original concept by Marius Petipa and original choreography by Petipa assistant Lev Ivanov in 1892
Set and Costume Design by Campbell Baird
Lighting Design by Christina R. Giannelli
The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jack Buckhannan

Photo Credit
Artists: Thomas Kilps, Heather Crosby.
Photo: Ellen Appel.