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Nutcracker Ballet - River Region Ballet
A Christmas Eve celebration is being held by the Silberhaus Family. After all the guests have arrived, the Christmas Tree is lit to the delight of everyone. Clara, however, seems to be anxiously looking for someone. Finally a very mysterious guest arrives. After a few tense moments, the magical Uncle Drosselmeyer reveals himself. This is Clara's godfather for whom she has been waiting.
All the children gather round while Uncle Drosselmeyer distributes a present to each child. Fritz, mischievous as always, disrupts the gift giving by chasing Clara with his "rat puppet". Huge boxes are then brought into the room. With his magic, Drosselmeyer produces life-size dolls which dance and entertain the guests. It is now time for Clara to receive her present. Out of the box comes an odd wooden soldier. Fritz jealously hovers while Drosselmeyer demonstrates to Clara that the soldier is a Nutcracker. Clara is mesmerized by the doll as if he were her knight in shining armor. Fritz attempts to steal the doll from Clara only to succeed in breaking Clara's nutcracker doll. Uncle Drosselmeyer repairs the nutcracker and returns it to Clara. The guests soon depart leaving the Silberhaus Family to retire for the night.
Clara reappears in the darkness looking for her nutcracker doll. She finds him under the tree and curls up and falls asleep with him. As the clock strikes midnight, Clara awakes into a dream. She feels herself shrinking as everything around her seems to grow larger, including her precious nutcracker. Alas, the bad comes with the good and the parlor is invaded by a legion of mice led by the fierce Mouse King. The Nutcracker, magically brought to life, rallies the toy soldiers. A mighty battles ensues. The Nutcracker, victorious, collapses from exhaustion. When he recovers he is no longer a nutcracker but a handsome prince. Clara is then transported by her Nutcracker Prince on a magical journey.
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LocationDestrehan High School Auditorium (View)
#1 Wildcat Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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