Seattle Times

Four elements create ‘Nutcracker’s’ magical ‘Snow Scene’

Audiences love those six magical minutes in every production of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” when it snows onstage. But how does the snow happen? Pacific Northwest Ballet relies on four ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Southern California Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” returns for 30th year

In a sign of how skilled its older students have become, three Southern California Ballet dancers have been cast in roles often performed by professionals in “The Nutcracker.” Misha MacGowan and ...
Boston Magazine

Meet the Snow Queens of Boston

Why should people come see your version of The Nutcracker? Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker is simply a timeless holiday classic! Magic for kids, delightful for adults—it’s the perfect holiday-time show ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Fun to Do: ‘The Nutcracker,’ ‘Snow White,’ Celtic Christmas and more

Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. Disney On Ice presents “Mickey’s Search Party.” 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.
WBUR

Chyrstyn Fentroy Sparkles As The Snow Queen In 'The Nutcracker'

Chyrstyn Fentroy dances as the Snow Queen in the Boston Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker." (Courtesy of Angela Sterling for Boston Ballet) As practice wrapped up at the Boston Ballet's rehearsal ...
Houston Chronicle

The snow goes on, beautifully for 'The Nutcracker'

Sunshine glowed on "The Nutcracker" Sunday afternoon outside and inside Sugar Land's Smart Financial Centre, the first of two stops where Houston Ballet's largest and most financially important ...