Brighton School of Ballet is pleased to present its 32nd annual production of the Nutcracker Ballet, which proudly returns to its downtown Brighton roots this year, with performances at the Brighton Center for Performing Arts at 2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 9 and 10.
Now in its fourth decade of supporting and delighting the Livingston County community, this beloved, high-quality holiday spectacular features nearly 100 local dancers and performers, a dazzling array of props and costumes, and the beautiful music that has made this production a cherished annual tradition for so many local families. Children and adults alike will be treated to the sights of festive scenery, creative choreography, and a Christmas tree that “magically” grows right before their eyes!
In addition to Brighton School of Ballet’s dedicated students, for the 8th year in a row the performance will feature principal dancers from the National Ballet Theatre of Puerto Rico who will grace the stage in the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier Prince, and this year also a professional guest artist from the Mauro Youth Ballet of Puerto Rico in the role of the Nutcracker.
“We’re truly blessed to have these dancers who so graciously give of themselves and share their talents with us, particularly in light of the devastation of Hurricane Maria,” said second-generation artistic director Katrina Frelich.
In an effort to help the dance community on the island recover, Brighton School of Ballet has set up a Go Fund Me campaign and will donate a portion of the proceeds of both performances to the Mauro Youth Ballet.
Audiences will also be dazzled by a special appearance from the Jumpin’ All-Stars, the national award-winning jump rope team based in Howell
This treasured tradition helps kick off the holiday season for many families. “This community has such a depth of artistic talent and appreciation, and we’re honored to be at the heart of helping to develop and showcase it,” Frelich said.
Tickets are available for purchase at www.brightonschoolofballet.com — $22 adults, $20 child/teen/senior — and will be sold at the door of both performances while they last.
For a chance to win a set of four tickets to The Nutcracker, leave a comment below.
would love to take my girls!
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I’d like to win these tickets for a family that has seen a lot of tragedy this past year. Just for them to go out and see a beautiful show will be helpful to get them thru these holidays.
My daughter and I are eager to watch some of her fellow Jumpin’ AllStars varsity teammates perform in The Nutcracker @ BCPA.
This really is the best nutcracker ballet around. We have been so blessed to enjoy it for so many years.
One our of favorite holiday traditions – watching the Nutcracker Ballet!
Love the Brighton School of Ballet’s Nutcracker! My favorite one!
Would love to win tickets, my kids,are really into stage performances right now.
Love the Brighton School of Ballet and the annual Nutcracker performance!
Love this show. My daughter was in it for years. We can’t miss it- great performance each and every year
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Absolutely LOVE this ballet!!!!! Wouldn’t miss it for anything ❤️
Looking forward to bringing all my kids again!
Definitely a cherished family tradition!
A wonderful group of dancers! So much talent!
I can’t wait to take my girls
Fun show with excellent dancers that know the true meaning of this Holiday Season.
Brighton School of Balllet`s preformance of the Nutcracker has become a family tradition.
So glad it is back in Brighton!!
What a beautiful show! My family would be blessed to see this show!
My daughter is 6 and just loves to dance, would love to start this as a tradition! Love the costumes!
Our family would love this!
I love watching dance performances but have never been to see the nutcracker before.
What a wonderful way to celebrate this season! My kids would love this show!
This might turn out to be a new family tradition!
So excited to see all of these talented dancers!!
My best friend is in this!
Miss my daughter being in this production. The Nutcracker is our family favorite!
My exchange students would love to have this experience!
What a wonderful way to support Puerto Rico. Sounds like it will be an amazing show this year!
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I would love to see this performance. My little sister performed in the Nutcracker when she was a youngster. It is definitely a holiday tradition.
We look forward to this every year! Can’t wait to share with our family and friends again this year. <3
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