The Magic Returns with the Nutcracker Thanksgiving Weekend
Contributed by Mitchell Hansen
Young Alaska dancers and Anchorage Symphony Orchestra perform with Eugene Ballet.
The Nutcracker is back after a nearly sold out run in 2023 with the holiday magic for this Thanksgiving weekend. For over 30 years, The Nutcracker has become a beloved Anchorage tradition that reminds people to dream bigger, leap higher, and experience the wonders of being a kid again.
For the 33rd presentation of this cherished tradition, Anchorage Concert Association is bringing back the elegant Eugene Ballet to perform with Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and young Alaska dancers coordinated by Alaska Dance Theatre.
Eugene Ballet’s production features fantastical sets, costumes, and special effects that leave audiences spellbound and cheering for more, accompanied by live music from the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and 123 local children coordinated by Alaska Dance Theatre. With Willam Christensen’s historic choreography and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, many families will kick off the holiday season with this timeless classic.
Since its founding in 1978, and under the leadership of award-winning Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer, Toni Pimble, Eugene Ballet has grown to become one of the West’s busiest and most versatile professional dance companies. Built upon an engaging repertoire of full-length classical ballets, contemporary works, and accessible family programs, Eugene Ballet continues to collaborate across multiple cultural disciplines to create innovative new pieces, as well as with timeless classics like The Nutcracker.
ConocoPhillips Alaska sponsors The Nutcracker and supports a community dress rehearsal for clients of local social service organizations. More than 1,000 people will experience the magic of this treasured ballet for free, thanks to support from ConocoPhillips.
Experience the joy and wonder of The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 in the Atwood Concert Hall. Presented by Anchorage Concert Association. Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alaska, TOTE Maritime, and Anchorage Daily News. Tickets available at the CenterTix box office (263-ARTS) and anchorageconcerts.org.
Anchorage Concert Association is a nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire and enhance community through the performing arts. Anchorage Concert Association connects people through performance and presents internationally acclaimed artists from the entire spectrum of the performing arts.
Learn more at anchorageconcerts.org.
Anchorage Concert Association Upcoming Events:
- Sammy Miller & The Congregation, Nov. 15, 2024, Discovery Theatre
- The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024, Atwood Concert Hall
- The Ugly Sweater Holiday Show, Dec. 6 & 7, 2024, Discovery Theatre
- Steep Canyon Rangers, Jan. 18, 2025, Atwood Concert Hall
- International Guitar Night XXV, Jan. 25 & 25, Discovery Theatre
- Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, Jan. 31, 2025, Discovery Theatre
- Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Feb. 15, 2025, Discovery Theatre
- The Moth Mainstage, Feb. 20, 2025, Atwood Concert Hall