The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker remains an entrancing tradition
by (John Kissane)
Submitted 12-16-2019 under OPINION
Over time, traditions can start to feel eternal. It happened with The Nutcracker: today the play is no less associated with Christmas than the Bethlehem Star, but that wasn't always the case. The ballet, which based its story on "The...
Chris Van Allsburg's set designs to premiere at Grand Rapids Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
by (Marie Orttenburger)
Submitted 12-10-2014 under NEWS
On Friday, December 12, the Grand Rapids Ballet will premiere their performance of "The Nutcracker." This year's performance will feature a brand new set design by the well-acclaimed picture book author and illustrator, Chris Van...
A Night at the Nutcracker dress rehearsal
by (Andy Angelo Pre...)
Submitted 01-03-2012 under NONPROFITS
Shirley On Thursday, December 8, the GAAH Press Club saw the dress rehearsal for The Nutcracker presented by the Grand Rapids Ballet Company at DeVos Hall. I liked the part of the play when they had a party and a war, but the part...