THE SCOOP | National Ballet’s The Nutcracker Principal Casting Announced - Ludwig Van

Artists of the Ballet in The Nutcracker (Photo: Karolina Kuras, courtesy of The National Ballet of Canada)

The Nutcracker is a favourite tradition for families over the holidays, so when it was cancelled last season, the holidays just didn’t feel the same.

Today, the National Ballet of Canada announced the principal casting for its anticipated return to the stage December 10 – December 31, 2021.

Principal Dancer Siphesihle November will make his debut as Peter/The Nutcracker opposite Corps de Ballet Member Tirion Law, who debuts as the Sugar Plum Fairy.

The opening night on December 10 at 7:00 p.m. will feature Principal Dancers Naoya Ebe and Tina Pereira in the roles of Peter/The Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy. First Soloist Calley Skalnik will dance the role of the Snow Queen, and First Soloist Donald Thom will dance the role of Uncle Nikolai.

Others making their debuts include Principal Dancer Ben Rudisin as Uncle Nikolai, and Second Soloist Genevieve Penn Nabity as the Snow Queen.

Full casting details are found [HERE].

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Michael Vincent is the Editor-in-chief Ludwig Van and CEO of Museland Media. He publishes regularly and writes occasionally. A specialist in digital media for over 15 years, he has worked as a senior editor and is a former freelance classical music critic for the Toronto Star. Michael holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Toronto.

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Michael Vincent is the Editor-in-chief Ludwig Van and CEO of Museland Media. He publishes regularly and writes occasionally. A specialist in digital media for over 15 years, he has worked as a senior editor and is a former freelance classical music critic for the Toronto Star. Michael holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Toronto.

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