In addition to Ballet West's "Nutcracker," here are other scheduled performances of the beloved Christmas tale, as various companies around town go "Nuts:"
THE UTAH REGIONAL BALLET, directed by Jacqueline P. College, will present its 17th annual "Nutcracker" in the de Jong Concert Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center at Brigham Young University, Dec. 11, 12, 17, 19. Evening curtain is 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 12 and 19.Tickets are $12 for evening performances and $10 for matinees, with $2 discounts for senior citizens, students and BYU faculty. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office in the Harris Fine Arts Center or by calling 801-378-4233.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REPERTORY BALLET, directed by Connie Burton, will have its "Nutcracker" run in the Springville High School auditorium Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
The company will then move to the Timpview High School auditorium Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. The final performance will be held in the Park City Eccles Center Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets range from $7-$25 and are available through the Rocky Mountain School of Ballet, (801) 224-8058, and Smith'sTix outlets, 1-800-888-TIXX (8499).
MOUNTAIN WEST BALLET and the Sandy City Arts Council will present artistic director Gary Horton's "Nutcracker" in the Mount Jordan Middle School, 9360 S. 300 East, from Dec. 14-18. Evening curtain is 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Dec. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children at Sandy Park Recreation Office, Dan's Foods in Sandy, South Towne Center customer service desk and the Sandy City Hall. For more information, call 568-2900.