undefined
Posts
undefined
Followers
User since undefined NaN
'Nutcracker' comes to Bigfork stage Thanksgiving weekend
By Bigfork Eagle,
2025-11-19The Northwest Ballet Company presents its 37th production of "Nutcracker" over Thanksgiving weekend at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. The company has been preparing since mid-September for the magical occasion and director Marisa Roth is pleased with how each dancer pours themselves into their parts. From the squeaky little mice, to the radiant Sugar Plum Fairy, they've been working hard yet also having fun in their weekly rehearsals. "The growth from September to November always astounds me," said Roth. "I'm so grateful for the supportive community who faithfully comes to Christmas-decked-out-Bigfork for our performances each season. We aim to always have something different and special for them as they do." With dancers from throughout the Flathead Valley and as far away as Eureka, as well as guests from around the community, the cast of roughly 50 is ecstatic for show weekend in the theater. Senior at Glacier High School and Northwest Ballet Company Principal dancing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Marygrace Knuffke reflects, "These moments leading up to the show are bittersweet, but I know once the shows come, I'll be able to live it up. It's crazy to think that I'm one of the big
Add to Preferred Sources
3