You enter the theater, still frozen from December s chill, but the crowd s excitement greets you like a warm hug and instantly you forget all about the numbness in your fingers
Founded in 1972 in its earliest iteration as the Ballet Folk of Moscow, Ballet Idaho has transformed throughout the past 50 years to become the premiere professional ballet company and dance academy in the state of Idaho.
Our new production, unveiled in 2019, this beloved holiday classic is back! Join us as we celebrate our return to the stage and the joy of the season in glittering fashion. Enjoy the playful charm of the mice, the magical transformation of The Nutcracker Prince, and the dreamlike adventure that takes Clara to The Land of Sweets. Over 100 children from the Ballet Idaho Academy will enliven the stage with our professional company members, live musical accompaniment will be provided by The Boise Phil orchestra, with Opera Idaho’s children’s choir in this annual tradition not to be missed.
Ballet Idaho has announced the return of the family holiday classic, The Nutcracker to the stage. They invite you to join them and experience all the magic of these performances for yourself at the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, November 26th, 2021 through Sunday, December 5th, 2021.
Ballet Idaho Announces Early Ticket Access for THE NUTCRACKER
The Nutcracker features the breathtaking talent of the 23 professional Ballet Idaho company members.by Alexa Criscitiello
Ballet Idaho Artistic Director Garrett Anderson and Executive Director Laura Von Boecklin Curry are has announced that Ballet Idaho is celebrating their return to the stage by opening up early access to tickets to The Nutcracker for a limited time only!
This new production of The Nutcracker, first unveiled in 2019, will be a fitting way for Ballet Idaho to open the curtains on their in-person performances once more. A treasured holiday tradition of the local community, The Nutcracker features the breathtaking talent of the 23 professional Ballet Idaho company members, and will include live musical accompaniment provided by The Boise Phil orchestra, the voices of Opera Idaho s children s choir, and featuring students of all ages from the Ballet Idaho Academy and Trainee Program.