About This Event
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET is being performed Nov 30, Dec 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 (two weekends including the night of the SLEIGHBELL PARADE).
Tchaikovsky’s original ballet premiered in 1892 and was staged by Russian choreographer, Marius Petipa. Dancers from Manistee, Mason and Benzie counties present Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic “The Nutcracker Ballet” at the Historic Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee. The production is a collaborative Holiday celebration directed by Ingrid Bond and involves over 150 cast members and volunteers from across county lines. Tschaikovsky's score and the ballet premiered at nearly the same time the Ramsdell was built. That's why this version is set in the Victorian era heyday--to enable the audience to see some of the unique features of the Ramsdell stage.
The brief solo called, "Dance of the SugarPlum Fairy" is the original Marius Petipa choreography. It was gifted to Ingrid through Carol Greenaway, a Frankfort native who had an incredible ballet career. The solo was taught and gifted to her by the legendary Alexandra Danilova. Carol is a master teacher and greatly looks forward to collaborating with Ingrid Bond and the Ramsdell on this project.
7:00 PM Concessions sold in HARDY HALL.
8:00 PM Performance begins in the THEATRE
*there will be an intermission*
9:45 PM Performance ends. Meet and greet with the dancers
Where It's Happening
Meet the Organizer
TICKET PURCHASING HAS MOVED TO A NEW SITE! GO TO WWW.RAMSDELLTHEATRE.ORG The Ramsdell is a vibrant center for arts in West Michigan, the facility plays host to over 200 plus events each year. In addition to musicals, plays and workshops, arts exhibits and classes, the Ramsdell is known for Metropolitan Opera Live Broadcasts, music concerts, dance recitals, weddings and hosting community events like the annual Festival of Trees produced by the Manistee Chamber of Commerce.
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