Around 90 dancers and performers will take the stage right after Thanksgiving for Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ at the historic Alhambra Theater in downtown Hopkinsville.
The Pennyroyal Arts Council and Brooke Bailey’s Dance Addiction & Gymnastics will host three public shows on December 5, 6, & 7.
Bailey says auditions were held in late summer, with a large number turning out to perform.
click to download audioShe says once roles were assigned, work on the production began around Labor Day.
click to download audioBailey says the show at the Alhambra is special to her for several reasons.
click to download audioThis year’s show will be the sixth for Bailey, and each year, she says, some tweaks are made to keep the production fresh.
click to download audioPrior to the first public show, Bailey says there will be a showing for local school students, which not only helps them prepare for their performance later in the week, but also sparks interest in those who want to give dance or gymnastics a try.
click to download audioKicking things off will be a Nutcracker Tea on Saturday, November 29 from 11-1 where kids can join the characters a high tea at the theater where there will be snacks, tea, hot chocolate, crafts and a meet and greet.
Bailey says the annual Nutcracker production has become a downtown tradition during Shop Small Saturday events.
click to download audioTickets for the Nutcracker and the Nutcracker Tea can be purchased online at pennyroyalarts.org.
