Peanutcracker Returns to Carson City and Reno

The Sierra Nevada Ballet will present the popular “Peanutcracker – The Story in a Nut Shell” on Dec. 6 in the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Based on Lev Ivanov‘s original ballet “The Nutcracker,” Peanutcracker is a shorter, 45-minute narrated version that is “designed for families with younger children to introduce them to the wonderful world of ballet,” noted Rosine Bena, Artistic Director of the Sierra Nevada Ballet who wrote and choreographed this traditional holiday show.

This year’s performances will feature Malik Berry from the Dance Theatre of Harlem and Chloe Felesina from Ballet X and the Sierra Nevada Ballet professional company. Over 50 local children will perform live on stage for this ‘must-not-miss’ holiday event.

The Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers will present classic Christmas songs before the 2 p.m. event and the Carson City Symphony’s Strings In The Schools group will perform holiday music prior to the 7 p.m. performance. The pre-show entertainment starts 45 minutes before each event.

Ticket prices start at $6 for youth (15 and under); all other tickets are $11 and can be reserved by calling Gina Nelson at 775-220-4452 or emailing gina704@msn.com. Tickets are also on sale on-site before each show.

Schools throughout Northern Nevada can reserve field trips to enjoy this special holiday event on Dec. 5 at the Carson City Community Center and on Dec. 16 at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts. Two performances are available each day at 10 a.m. and noon. For ticket information and school reservations, contact company coordinator Elizabeth Cuff at 775-997- 4252 or email elizabethcuff@yahoo.com.

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