Idaho Ballet Theatre has performed this world class ballet each holiday season for the past 21 years. Hundreds of children from eastern Idaho have performed over the years, and audiences young and old have been continually enchanted and delighted by the talent and beauty of our local dancers. From the impressive staging, to the beautiful costumes to the skilled dancing, audiences young and old are in for a magical experience.

THE NUTCRACKER

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PROLOGUE

It’s Christmas Eve in Nuremberg, Germany in 1850. Herr Drosslemeyer hurries off to the Stahlbaum home for a Chritmas party with his gifts.

ACT I

Stahlbaum Home

The Stahlbaum family is hosting a Christmas party. Clara’s godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer, once again delights the guests and family with wondrous gifts, including a magical star for the Christmas tree, a life-sized ani aged doll and soldier and a special gift must for Clara: a Nutcracker soldier. As all of the guests are leaving, Clara and her brother Fritz are sent to bed. Clara is too excited to sleep She goes back to admire her Nutcracker.

Battle Scene

The mice have been anxiously awaiting this chance to see what the guests left behind. The little mice devise a plan to steal the presents. The operation is nearly completed successfully, when the clock strikes midnight. Drosselmeyer’s spell causes everything to grow into gigantic proportions. The Nutcracker now grows into a life size Nutcracker soldier and rallies his squad to fend off the mice. Clara awakens to the ensuing battle. When the Nutcracker is about to be defeated, she vanquishes the King Rat with a well-placed ballet slipper. Clara’s bravery and love for her Nutcracker reveals it as a charming prince.

Land of the Snow

The Stahlbaum home recedes, and Clara and her prince find themselves in the Land of Snow. They are dazzled by the brilliance of the Snow Queen, Snow King and Snowflakes. Drosselmeyer’s magic star re-appears to transport Clara to the Kingdom of the Sweets.

ACT II

Kingdom of the Sweets

The Sugarplum Fairy is holding court with a ll the princesses of the kingdom. Upon their arrival, Clara and her Prince are welcomed by the Sugarplum Fairy and the Cavalier. There they enjoy performances representing the scope and wonderful variety of the Kingdom. Sugarplum and Cavalier Dance a grand pas de deus. Clara knows she must return to her home and family but she will always take with her the magic of this evening.