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Experience the magic of The Wilmington Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Playhouse on Rodney Square! World-class, virtuosic Brazilian classical ballet artists Ingrid Silva and Luis Fernando Rego of The Dance Theatre of Harlem, return to enchant audiences as The Sugar Plum Fairy and The Nutcracker!
Running annually at The Playhouse on Rodney Square since 1967 with a professional LIVE orchestra, this year’s production introduces the acclaimed Maestro Jose Miguel Dominguez and the exquisite musicians of The Wilmington Ballet Chamber Orchestra, bringing Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday score to life!
Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance alum Kamani Abu, now of the ever vibrant Ailey II company, dances the role of The Dew Drop Prince, joining Wilmington Ballet alum Alfred Lance Jr. as the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer, and Madison Richardson as Clara.
A visually stunning and heartwarming holiday tradition featuring an engaging cast that represents the beautiful diversity of the state of Delaware and the City of Wilmington.