Ballet Western Reserve to Present ‘The Nutcracker’

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Ballet Western Reserve will present the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Powers Auditorium.

BWR’s production includes a cast of over 100 students and, for the third consecutive year, live music by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.

“The Nutcracker” is the timeless tale of young Clara and the toy soldiers, Mouse Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy who fill her dreams.

Fredrick Davis, a professional dancer, will join the cast in the role of the Cavalier.

Danielle Perrotta is the artistic and executive director of BWR.

Tickets are $35 ($30 for seniors and students; $20 for children under age 12) and can be purchased in advance HERE or by calling 330 259 9651.

Pictured at top: Stella Kasten plays Clara in Ballet Western Reserve’s production of “The Nutcracker.” (Photo by Elaine Manusakis)

Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.