Join us for the finale of our three part series of “The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays.” This episode is for those both young and young at heart.
The Nutcracker
In this episode of “The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays” we explore the larger than life elements designed specifically for the Vegas stage.
The premiere episode of “The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays” introduces the story like you’ve never seen it before.
No one’s surprised to hear Tchaikovsky’s music at the ballet. After all, his works include the scores to the classics “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker.”
Performances of “The Nutcracker,” a holiday tradition of the Nevada Ballet Theatre, continue through Christmas Eve at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Those who think it rarely snows in Las Vegas, or that magicians are just illusionists, or that candies, cookies and hot beverages aren’t likely to be good dancers, should treat themselves to a visit to Nevada Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” at Paris Las Vegas.
“Peepshow” star Holly Madison was a cameo Saturday night in “The Nutcracker” ballet at the Paris.
When compared with other ballets, one of the most unique facets of “The Nutcracker” is that the major parts of Clara and Fritz are performed by children, and other children dance many of the supporting roles.
The Nevada Ballet Theatre is offering performances of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” Saturday through Dec. 24 at Paris Las Vegas.
“The Nutcracker” has been a New York City Ballet staple since its 1954 debut.