The Barrington Dance Ensemble (BDE) is delighted to announce its 27th annual production of one of Barrington’s most popular holiday traditions, The Nutcracker. The Christmas centerpiece and classic ballet will run four performances from December 2-4, 2022 at Barrington High School’s Richard C. Johnson Auditorium located at 616 West Main Street in Barrington. Guest artists from National and Chicago regional dance companies, including the Milwaukee Ballet and Giordano Dance Chicago, perform lead soloist roles and are joined by more than 100 performers from the Northwest Chicago suburbs.
The Nutcracker tells the timeless tale of Clara’s magical journey into the Land of Sweets. Myra Broederdorf and Sienna Till, both from Barrington, will share the role of Clara. Marize Fumero, principal dancer with the Milwaukee Ballet, and Arionel Vargas, former principal dancer with the English National Ballet, will take the stage in the stunning Snow Scene, as Snow Queen and King. Guest stars Jacqueline Moscicke and Ihosvany Rodriguez will perform the Sugar Plum pas de deux in the ballet’s second act.
Barrington Dance Ensemble dancers include graduating senior Maya Lunt of Barrington Hills, who will dance the role of the Dew Drop Fairy. Columbine will be danced by Melissa Yin of Hoffman Estates as well as Annika Wuttke of Deer Park. Ava Lutsi (Barrington Hills) and Lilia Naranjo (Barrington) will take the stage as the elegant Fairy Angel. Reed Flute will be performed by Erin Chon (Barrington), Elena Pacini (Inverness), Rainey Roy (Barrington), and Emilia Vandenbergh (Barrington). This cast of characters will be joined by professional guest artists, BDE company members, and local student dancers.
Additional Northwest suburban area student performers will take the stage in many roles, including graceful Snow Flurries, mischievous Mice, ethereal Angels, and sweet Bon Bons, including students from Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Carpentersville, Deer Park, East Dundee, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Huntley, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Lake in the Hills, North Barrington, Palatine, South Barrington, and Wauconda.
Performances will take place on Friday, December 2, 7:00pm; Saturday, December 3, 2:00pm and 7:00 pm; and Sunday, December 4, 2:00 pm. Tickets for BDE’s The Nutcracker will be available starting Monday, October 10. Prices range from $25 to $35, and to purchase please call 847-382-6333 or visit us online at barringtondance.org.
Our Sponsors:
BDE is supported by The Benson Foundation, The Foglia Family Foundation, The Sanfilippo Foundation, Barrington Area Community Foundation, Woodland Foundation, The DeMar Foundation, Inc., Barrington Dance Academy, CH Robinson, Barrington Junior Women’s Club. Barrington Dance Ensemble acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts..
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