NW Ballet Co. brings back beloved ‘Nutcracker’
Northwest Ballet School student Oliva Kufa as Clara — Photo by Picture Montana
Northwest Ballet Company principal Calli Jerman as the Sugar Plum Fairy — Photo by Picture Montana
Northwest Ballet School Students Teal Woywod, Mira James and Ruby Leatzow as the Mice — Photo by Picture Montana
This Thanksgiving weekend the Northwest Ballet Company will present its 34th production of the classic “Nutcracker” at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts.
Fritz and his feistiness, Drosselmier and his dancing dolls, saluting soldiers and mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes soaring across the stage, and the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy with her entourage in the land of the sweets, all will grace the stage for three performances.
"We did a 'Cliff Note' version of the ‘Nutcracker” last season, but we're full force this year and so excited to kick off the Christmas season in the Flathead Valley," said Northwest Ballet Company Director Marisa Roth. "Participating in the Nutcracker since the age of 9 has been an amazing journey,” said Northwest Ballet Company principal and Flathead High School senior Joelle Folkman. “It was where I first learned to dream big and work hard for my goals. It is a beautiful and rewarding tradition that has given me so many experiences that I will carry with me in my next chapter of life. I am so grateful for Miss Marisa and how the ‘Nutcracker’ taught me to love dance. I could not be more excited for this bittersweet last performance as the Snow Queen with the Northwest Ballet Company."
Reserved tickets for the Northwest Ballet Company's event are available online at www.northwestballet.com or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/NWB.Co.
Performances are Saturday, Nov. 26, at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m. The popular Sugar Plum Fairy Parade will follow the 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Ticket prices are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors (65 and older), and $15 for children (12 and under). On show days, tickets will be available at the Bigfork Center's box office, 526 Electric Ave., one hour before the performances start.
For more information, call the Northwest Ballet at 406-755-0760, email info@northwestballet.com, or visit www.northwestballet.com.
