Phoenix ballet companies team up for ‘Nutcracker’ this holiday season
Tickets available for four shows at Herberger
(Photo provided by Convergence Ballet)
(Photos provided by Convergence Ballet)
Phoenix-based Convergence Ballet will bring “The Nutcracker” to downtown Phoenix this holiday season.
Beloved characters such as Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Rat King, and the heroic Nutcracker will appear in the timeless classic. Performances take place at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 as well as 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Herberger Theater, at 222 E. Monroe St.
Where: Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix
Tickets: $45 at herbergertheater.org
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Phoenix-based Convergence Ballet will bring “The Nutcracker” to downtown Phoenix this holiday season.
Beloved characters such as Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Rat King, and the heroic Nutcracker will appear in the timeless classic. Performances take place at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 as well as 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Herberger Theater, at 222 E. Monroe St.
This production not only showcases Convergence Ballet but also features students from the Ballet Theatre of Phoenix performing alongside the company.
Samantha Gray shines as the Sugar Plum Fairy, with JR Lagunas as her Cavalier, and Cecelia Smith as the Snow Queen. Alexander Patrick returns as the mysterious Drosselmeyer. Jennifer Cafarella-Betts is Convergence Ballet's artistic director and choreographer.
Rising stars from the Ballet Theatre of Phoenix, Pippa Blair (Madison Elementary) and Layla Martinez (Kennedy Elementary), will alternate in the role of Clara.
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