Barrington Dance Ensemble (BDE) is delighted to announce its 30th 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 1-3, 2023 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. Sela Anderson and Wynne Holsteen, from Barrington and Barrington Hills, 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 Randy Crespo will perform the Sugar Plum pas de deux in the ballet’s second act. Alum Hannah Ray will be returning to the Barrington Dance Ensemble stage and dance the role of the Dew Drop Fairy along with Brittany Bonefas will perform in Spanish Coffee.
Barrington Dance Ensemble dancers include graduating senior Kelsey MacLean of Barrington, who will dance the role of Columbine as well as Elena Pacini of Inverness. Ava Lutsi (Barrington Hills) and Lilia Naranjo (Barrington) will take the stage as the elegant Fairy Angel. Reed Flute will be performed by Rainey Roy (Barrington), Sienna Till (Barrington) and Annika Wuttke (Deer Park). The lead Chinese Tea role will be performed by Myra Broederdorf (North Barrington) and Inika Agrawal (South Barrington). This cast of characters will be joined by professional guest artists, BDE company members, and local student dancers.
Performances will take place on Friday, December 1, 7:00pm; Saturday, December 2, 2:00pm and 7:00 pm; and Sunday, December 2, 2:00 pm. Tickets for BDE’s The Nutcracker are on sale NOW! Prices range from $25 to $38, and to purchase please call 847-382-6333 or visit us online at barringtondance.org.
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