The Genesee Dance Theatre returns to the David A. Howe
Public Library with its 5th annual production of The Nutcracker. This
beloved holiday ballet, based on the story by E.T. A. Hoffmann and set to
Tchaikovsky’s famous score, is brought to life by a cast of 10 professional
dancers from Rochester’s Mossa Dance Company, Los Angeles, and New York City,
including Beau Hutchings returning for his 3rd year in the title role, and 10
local dance students in the supporting roles. Choreographed specifically for
the Howe stage by artistic director Sarah Keeler Badger, The Nutcracker will
feature extended scenes new to this year’s performance, such as the full-length
Sugar Plum Fairy Grand Pas De Deux performed for the first time by Jonathan
Meilaender and Charlotte Meilanender. This is a holiday tradition that will
delight and enchant the whole family.
Performances are Friday December 13th at 7p.m., Saturday
December 14th at 2p.m., and Sunday December 15th at 2p.m. in the Nancy Howe
Auditorium. Tickets are not required and doors open 30 minutes prior to the
performance with open seating.
Also, join the Friends of the Library before the Saturday
December 14th performance at 12:30p.m. in the Exhibition Room of the library
for cookies and hot cocoa with Santa and the cast of The Nutcracker. Children
will be able to make an ornament to trim the library Christmas tree.
This production is sponsored in part by the Friends of the
Library as well as Walker Business Services and the Allegany Arts Association.
It is free and open to the public.
