Ballet Theatre of Scranton prepares for 48th annual holiday show

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Performers in The Nutcracker’s Snow Ballet include, standing from left: Valentina Ruiz Giraldo,: Dunmore High School sophomore Mya Harrity, and Madeleine Mackarey, Seated at center: Snow Queen Kamryn Kincel.
Laura Durkin will portray Clara in the upcoming Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s production of The Nutcracker during Thanksgiving weekend.

Ballet Theatre of Scranton. under the artistic direction of Joanne Arduino, will  kick off the holiday season with its 48th annual performances of The Nutcracker at the Theater at North over Thanksgiving weekend on Friday, Nov. 24, Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26 at 2 and 7:30 pm.  

This traditional gift to the community has offered free public performances since 1976.  Free tickets can be picked up at the box office at the Theater at North on the day of the specific performance, two hours prior to curtain.

Over 100 local dancers from ages 9- adult will perform with Elizabeth Schneider as Sugarplum Fairy, in three performances, Laura Durkin as Clara, and Brennan Connor as the Nutcracker Prince.

Guest artists Dayesi Torriente and Arian Molina Soca , principal dancers with Philadelphia Ballet, will perform as Sugarplum Fairy and Cavalier in three performances. Benefactor seats are available by calling 570-347-2867. 

Additionally, you can see the 2020 professionally filmed production on local FOX affiliates from Dec 23-26. Check local listings. 

 For information call 570-347-2867 or visit www.balletscranton.org

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