Ballet Fantastique: The Night Before Nutcracker
Silva Concert Hall
“Classic stories…Elegant craftsmanship. Dazzling characters. Brilliant, multi-faceted experience…Surprises” —Broadway World
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND: A hidden world. A forgotten girl. A spark of magic waiting to awaken.
Step beyond the threshold of the ordinary and into a snow-dusted realm where time bends, courage is tested, and imagination becomes power. Ballet Fantastique’s Night Before Nutcracker reimagines the origins of a beloved holiday legend through a lens of wonder, resilience, and transformation.
BFan Choreographer-Producer team Donna Marisa Bontrager, Hannah Bontrager, and Gustavo Ramirez conjure a richly theatrical dreamscape where shadow and light intertwine—where fierce winter forces, eccentric magic-makers, and unlikely heroes collide. At the heart of it all: a young heroine discovering that strength, belonging, and bravery can be summoned from even the most unexpected places.
Sweeping from stark reality into a world of enchantment, Night Before Nutcracker blends whimsical spectacle with emotional depth—echoing the warmth of found family, the thrill of rebellion, and the quiet power of hope.
Mysterious. Daring. Spellbinding. Striking visual design and BFan’s signature storytelling magic—crafted specifically for the grandeur of the Silva Concert Hall.
Before the dream…Before the magic…There was a night that changed everything.
A new holiday tradition begins.
LIVE MUSIC: Immersive dance theater experience set to a lush, cinematic score
Tender | Mysterious | Visually enchanting | Holiday fantasy
Run Time: 100 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission
Appropriate for audiences of all ages
Ballet Fantastique
Presented by Alpha IT | Local art
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