“The Nutcracker is a blessing and a curse,” says Chris Takashima. “We call it a beast.” She’s not talking casting or choreography—it’s the costuming that makes her head spin faster than a dancer doing ...

The weather outside was stormy and warmish. Inside the Houston Ballet's wardroom shop, it was chilly enough to craft snowflakes. There, in a space that looks like a cross between a kitchen and a ...

A former Boston Ballet dancer, Merlin brings native knowledge to the fitting room. “Instead of just putting the costume on ...

First State Ballet Theatre presents "The Nutcracker" at The Grand Opera House from Dec. 13 to 21. Tickets and more ...

Each December, the stage at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater is transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland, ...

Fort Wayne Ballet each year small makes changes to “The Nutcracker” such as a updated costumes or set pieces. The 2024 production includes new costumes for a few key roles as well as a look toward ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On this very merry edition of Wear it Wednesday, sugar plum fairies visited the station for a sneak peak of the costumes from Panama City Ballet’s upcoming performance ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - This segment on The Three was paid for and sponsored by The Arts Center of Brazos Valley. You can get a sneak peek at The Nutcracker before it hits the stage. The Arts Center of ...

The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Branchburg will present "Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet" at 4 ...

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will present The Nutcracker from December 5–28, 2025, at the Benedum Center. Set in ...