Those clever mice return for Montana Ballet Company's Nutcracker.
Bozeman’s original, cherished holiday tradition, The Nutcracker with the Bozeman Symphony, will be held at the Willson Auditorium at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and noon and 4 p.m. Dec. 8. With delightful choreography, stunning sets and costumes, and exciting theatrical elements, this classic tale promises to enchant audiences.
Once again, Montana Ballet Company welcomes exceptional guest artists from the renowned San Francisco Ballet to its cast of more than 100 community dancers.
Also joining the cast is Bozeman favorite Soren Kisiel in the role of Drosselmeyer. The part of Clara will be danced by MBC company dancer Kendall Opsahl and company dancer Liam Baker performs the role of the Nutcracker.
MBC will once again collaborate with the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Matthew Makeever, Bozeman Symphony Concert Manager and Orchestra Librarian, will conduct.
First performed in the lobby of First Security Bank in 1983, MBC’s Nutcracker is held the first weekend in December and has become synonymous with the Bozeman Christmas Stroll. This production is a cherished holiday tradition for countless performers and their families and friends, as well as the thousands of audience members who share in the experience year after year.
“MBC’s Nutcracker is a treat for the entire family,” says artistic and executive director Elizabeth DeFanti.
For tickets, call the Montana Ballet Company at 406-582-8702 or order online at www.montanaballet.org. All seating is reserved.
MBC also performs The Nutracker at 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky, accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Tickets are available online.
Tea with Clara returns
Tea with Clara returns to the Baxter Hotel on Nov. 24, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This special event has been a longtime Bozeman favorite celebrating the holiday season.
Little boys and girls and their families will don their best and join some of their favorite Nutcracker cast members as guests for high tea in the elegant Baxter Ballroom. Café M will provide the tea, which will be accompanied by an assortment of fine treats and small bites.
Perfect for first-time attendees and those Nutcracker enthusiasts looking for more, guests will have the special opportunity to view live performance excerpts, meet Clara and other characters from The Nutcracker, have keepsake photos taken, join Clara on the stage, peruse the unique Tea with Clara Nutcracker boutique and more.
Tea with Clara has limited seating. Tickets are $75 per person. Reserve at www.montanaballet.org.