The Nutcracker Performance by Ballet Frontier of Texas

Join us as Ballet Frontier of Texas comes to Canyon Lake for a performance of The Nutcracker!

Ballet Frontier has been captivating audiences with their production of The Nutcracker for nearly 15 years. With its cast comprised of professional dancers, talented young students, dazzling costumes, and world-class choreography, the stage is set for an unforgettable holiday experience for all ages!

​Join us for an unforgettable performance!

THE ACTS

The Christmas Party                                                                                                           

It is Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house, a grand house with the most beautiful tree imaginable. The Stahlbaums are hosting their annual Christmas party, welcoming the arrival of family and friends. The children, Clara and Fritz, are dancing and playing as they welcome their friends too. Suddenly mice and snow fairies enter the room, but only Clara seems to be able to see them.

The party grows festive with music and dance as Clara’s godfather, Drosselmeyer, arrives. He is a skilled clock and toy maker and always full of surprises. Drosselmeyer draws everyone’s attention as he presents three life-size dolls. They are the delight of the party, each taking a turn to dance.  The children begin to open gifts when Drosselmeyer presents a special gift to Clara, a beautiful Nutcracker, which mesmerizes everyone. Fritz becomes jealous and, having a bit more spunk than a boy should have, grabs the Nutcracker from Clara and promptly breaks it. Clara is heartbroken, however Drosselmeyer quickly repairs the Nutcracker with a handkerchief.

As the evening grows late, the guests depart, and the Stahlbaum family retires for the evening. Clara, worried about her beloved Nutcracker, sneaks back to the tree to check on him and falls asleep with him in her arms.

The Battle Scene                                                                                                                  

As the clock strikes midnight, magical things begin to happen. Clara begins shrinking, as her beautiful Christmas tree appears to come alive. The toys around the tree come to life while the room fills with an army of mice, led by a fierce Mouse King. As the Nutcracker awakens, he leads his army of toy soldiers into battle with the mice. The Mouse King  corners the Nutcracker and battles him one-on-one. The Nutcracker seems to be no match for the Mouse King. Clara makes a final charge with the help of a Snow Fairy, throwing a slipper at the Mouse King and giving the Nutcracker the chance to defeat the Mouse King.

The Land of Snow                                                                                                               

The Snow King and Snow Queen take Clara to begin her journey into the Land of Snow.                 

The Kingdom of Sweets                                                                                            

The Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier greet Clara and the Nutcracker and everyone listens to their story. The Sugar Plum Fairy awards Clara with a crown and the celebration of dancing begins. After she is entertained by Spanish Hot Chocolate, Arabian Coffee, Chinese Tea, Russian Candy and others, Clara is offered gifts to bring back home. She leaves the scene in a beautiful Christmas ornament.            

NO TICKETS - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

Seating is limited to 100 chairs for adults and floor space up front for children. Doors will open 15 minutes ahead of the show start time.

This performance is made possible by the generous support of the Texas Commission on the Arts