The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Plan ahead for ‘The Nutcracker’ and MOMIX
TORRINGTON — Two special performances, “The Nutcracker” in December, and the premiere of a new dance show by MOMIX in January, have been announced by the Warner Theatre. For tickets and information, call the Warner Box Office at 860-4897180 or visit warnertheatre.org.
The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory’s performances of “The Nutcracker” will be held in the main stage at the Warner, Dec. 15-16.
All dance roles will feature trainees of The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, along with cameo roles performed by children from the Torrington School of Ballet. These budding artists come from all over the country to hone their craft and develop their artistry at The Nutmeg. The mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer will once again be played by accomplished European stage actor Thomas Evertz.
Under the guidance of Artistic Director Victoria Mazzarelli and Ballet Master Tim Melady, “The Nutcracker” features original choreography to Peter Tchaikovsky’s musical masterpiece, which comes together with dazzling costumes (Susan Fazzino), sets (Campbell Baird) and lighting (Joe Gates), bringing the magic alive in a performance sure to become a treasured family tradition. Originally conceived by Sharon Dante, this production features choreography by Mazzarelli, Melady, Susan Szabo, Eleanor D’Antuono and Joan Kunsch. Special coaching for leading roles is provided by D’Antuono and Alexei Tchernichov.
MOMIX, the internationally acclaimed dancerillusionist troupe, will perform on the Warner Theatre’s Main Stage on Jan. 12 and 13, sponsored by Thomaston Savings Bank.
MOMIX is a company of dancer-illusionists based out of Washington and under the direction of Moses Pendleton. Known internationally for presenting work of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX performs on stages worldwide and has appeared in film, television and national commercials. With nothing more than light, shadow, props and the human body, MOMIX has astonished audiences on five continents for over 35 years.