Nutcracker 1986

In this Pacific Northwest Ballet performance, it is Christmas Eve and festivities are underway. Clara is excited when her godfather arrives with a bag full of gifts, one of which is an intriguing wooden nutcracker. That night, while the household sleeps, Clara visits the Christmas tree to inspect her nutcracker and soon finds herself immersed in a dream world both dark and enchanting.

Cast:

Hugh Bigney
Herr Drosselmeier / The Pasha 

Patricia Barker
Clara (after the battle) / Ballerina Doll 

Vanessa Sharp
Clara (Christmas party; battle scene) 

Wade Walthall
Nutcracker Prince 

Russell Burnett
Fritz 

Laura Schwenk
Snowflake