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As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Friday Evening, December 8 at 7:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Blake Espy
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
and Her Cavalier Ian Hussey
Dewdrop Mayara Pineiro
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Aaron Anker
Frau Stahlbaum Alexandra Hughes
Their Children: Marie Ava DiEmedio
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Audrey Tovar, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Posey Gordon, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Misa Kasamatsu and So Jung Shin Soldier Peter Weil
Mouse King James Ihde
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Blake Hudson, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
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ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
The Little Princess Ava DiEmedio The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Dayesi Torriente and Arian Molina Soca
with Katherine Capristo, Alana Morgenstern,
Lucy Samuel, Julia-Rose Sherrill,
Aleksey Babayev, Etienne Diaz, Russell Ducker, Jack Thomas
Coffee Oksana Maslova
Tea Zecheng Liang with
Katherine Capristo and Lucia Erickson
Candy Canes Jermel Johnson with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Alexandra Hughes
with
Yuka Iseda, Nayara Lopes, Kathryn Manger, So Jung Shin
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Aaron Anker with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Mayara Pineiro
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Jacqueline Callahan
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
and Her Cavalier Ian Hussey
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Saturday Afternoon, December 9 at 2:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
and Her Cavalier Arian Molina Soca
Dewdrop Alexandra Hughes
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum James Ihde
Frau Stahlbaum Elizabeth Wallace
Their Children: Marie Mischa Charov
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Madeline Winters,
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Kiera Hawkins, Aria Ferraro, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Ian Hussey
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Liam Agnew
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Jacqueline Callahan and Yuka Iseda Soldier Etienne Diaz
Mouse King Aleksey Babayev
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Audrey Tovar, Jeanne Calmels, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Emily Kucharczuk,
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
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ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
The Little Princess Mischa Charov The Little Prince Liam Agnew
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Audrey Tovar, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Mayara Pineiro and Sterling Baca
with Medea Cullumbine-Robertson, Kaitlin Zeis,
Flavia Morante, Paige Young,
Austin Eyler, Albert Gordon, Ashton Roxander, Craig Wasserman
Coffee Lillian DiPiazza
Tea Jermel Johnson with
Meredith Stitt and Lucia Erickson
Candy Canes Peter Weil with
Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller, Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Guttman,
Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Kathryn Manger
with
Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Misa Kasamatsu
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Ian Hussey with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Ava DiEmedio, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Jeanne Calmels, Ava Carroll,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Alexandra Hughes
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Jacqueline Callahan
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
and Her Cavalier Arian Molina Soca
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Saturday Evening, December 9 at 7:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
and Her Cavalier Sterling Baca
Dewdrop Lillian DiPiazza
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Russell Ducker
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiring
Their Children: Marie Audrey Tovar
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Ava DiEmedio, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier James Ihde
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Rowan Duffy
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Nayara Lopes and Kathryn Manger Soldier Albert Gordon
Mouse King Austin Eyler
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Camille Ross, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Reina Yagawara, Posey Gordon, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters,
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Olivia DiEmedio
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
The Little Princess Audrey Tovar The Little Prince Rowan Duffy
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Alexandra Hughes and Jack Thomas
with Katherine Capristo, Alana Morgenstern,
Courtney Nitting, Lucy Samuel,
Aaron Anker, Etienne Diaz, Federico D’Ortenzi, Jack Sprance
Coffee Dayesi Torriente
Tea Aleskey Babayev with
Corrine Mulcachy and Shao Peterson Candy Canes Craig Wasserman with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Nayara Lopes
with
Jacqueline Callahan, Alexandra Heier, Yuka Iseda, Kathryn Manger
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Jermel Johnson with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Ava DiEmedio, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Lillian DiPiazza
Flowers Sydney Dolan and Elizabeth Wallace
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
and Her Cavalier Sterling Baca
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Sunday Afternoon, December 10 at 12:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
and Her Cavalier Jermel Johnson
Dewdrop Nayara Lopes
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Austin Eyler
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiring
Their Children: Marie Autumn Noelle Dwyer
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Audrey Tovar, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferarro, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Rowan Duffy,
Posey Gordon, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Aaron Anker
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Jacqueline Callahan and Emily Davis Soldier Russell Ducker
Mouse King James Ihde
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Blake Hudson, Camille Ross
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Lily Mehta, Ava Carroll,
Mischa Charov, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Ella Broadhurst,
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Athena Giusti
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
The Little Princess Autumn Noelle Dwyer The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Ava DiEmedio, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Mischa Charov, Izzabella Bisler,
S. Kathryn Henry, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Alexandra Hughes and Craig Wasserman
with Medea Cullumbine-Robertson, Lucia Erickson,
Kaelah Poulos-Hopkins, Julia-Rose Sherrill,
Austin Eyler, Aleksey Babayev, Russell Ducker, Ashton Roxander
Coffee Elizabeth Wallace
Tea Taro Kurachi with
Schuyler Lian and Rachel Stern
Candy Canes Etienne Diaz with
Amelia Calzaretto, Sophia Nam, Harlow Harakal, Gabriella Agnew,
Blake Hudson, Katherine Gundlach,
Julie Calmels, Sarah Mi Ae Price Marzipan Sheperdesses Kathryn Manger
with
Alexandra Heier, Emily Davis, Marjorie Feiring, Misa Kasamatsu
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Arian Molina Soca with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Nayara Lopes
Flowers Therese Davis and Adrianna de Svastich
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
and Her Cavalier Jermel Johnson
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Sunday Evening, December 10 at 5:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Blake Espy
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
and Her Cavalier Zecheng Liang
Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Aaron Anker
Frau Stahlbaum Alexandra Hughes
Their Children: Marie Ava DiEmedio
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Audrey Tovar, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Posey Gordon, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Katherine Capristo and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Misa Kasamatsu and So Jung Shin Soldier Ashton Roxander
Mouse King Aaron Anker
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Blake Hudson, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters,
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
The Little Princess Ava DiEmedio The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Nayara Lopes and Etienne Diaz
with Avery Lasky, Flavia Morante,
Medea Cullumbine-Robertson, Kaitlin Zeis,
Jack Sprance, Jack Thomas, Craig Wasserman, Peter Weil
Coffee So Jung Shin
Tea Federico D’Ortenzi with
Katherine Capristo and Lucia Erickson
Candy Canes Albert Gordon with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Alexandra Hughes
with
Jacqueline Callahan, Cassidy McAndrew, Adrianna de Svastich, Emily Davis
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Aaron Anker with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Misa Kasamatsu
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
and Her Cavalier Zecheng Liang
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Friday Morning, December 15 at 11:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
and Her Cavalier Peter Weil
Dewdrop Sydney Dolan
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Austin Eyler
Frau Stahlbaum Elizabeth Wallace
Their Children: Marie Autumn Noelle Dwyer
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Ava DiEmedio, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Rowan Duffy,
Posey Gordon, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Aleskey Babayev
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Nayara Lopes and So Jung Shin Soldier Taro Kurachi
Mouse King Austin Eyler
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Camille Ross
Soldiers Izzabella Bissler, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Lily Mehta, Ava Carroll,
Mischa Charov, Audrey Tovar, Jenna Sheppleman, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Ella Broadhurst,
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Athena Giusti
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
The Little Princess Autumn Noelle Dwyer The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Audrey Tovar, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Mischa Charov, Izzabella Bisler,
S. Kathryn Henry, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Elizabeth Wallace and Austin Eyler
with Margaret Broadhurst, Lucia Erickson,
Kaelah Poulos-Hopkins, Nadia Foster,
Zachary Piccirillo, Beau Chesivoir, Taro Kurachi, Jimmy Shughart
Coffee So Jung Shin
Tea Cato Berry with
Bethany Dixon and Riley McDonnell
Candy Canes Ashton Roxander with
Amelia Calzaretto, Sophia Nam, Harlow Harakal, Gabriella Agnew,
Blake Hudson, Katherine Gundlach,
Julie Calmels, Sarah Mi Ae Price Marzipan Sheperdesses Therese Davis
with
Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Misa Kasamatsu
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Ian Hussey with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Ava DiEmedio, Ava Carroll,
Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Sydney Dolan
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Jacqueline Callahan
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
and Her Cavalier Peter Weil
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Friday Evening, December 15 at 7:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Girls Choir Nathan Wadley, Music Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
and Her Cavalier Arian Molina Soca
Dewdrop Alexandra Heier
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Aaron Anker
Frau Stahlbaum Alexandra Hughes
Their Children: Marie Mischa Charov
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Madeline Winters,
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Ian Hussey
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Liam Agnew
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Misa Kasamatsu and So Jung Shin Soldier Jack Sprance
Mouse King James Ihde
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Audrey Tovar, Jeanne Calmels, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Emily Kucharczuk,
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
The Little Princess Mischa Charov The Little Prince Liam Agnew
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Audrey Tovar, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Therese Davis and Aaron Anker
with Katherine Capristo, Courtney Nitting,
Kaelah Poulos-Hopkins, Margaret Broadhurst,
Austin Eyler, Albert Gordon, Craig Wasserman, Peter Weil
Coffee Oksana Maslova
Tea Zecheng Liang with
Rachel Stern and Sophia Forchetti
Candy Canes Jack Sprance with
Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller, Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Guttman,
Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Alexandra Hughes
with
Cassidy McAndrew, Marjorie Feiring, Yuka Iseda, Misa Kasamatsu
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Jermel Johnson with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Ava DiEmedio, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Jeanne Calmels, Ava Carroll,
Emily Kucharczuk, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Alexandra Heier
Flowers Sydney Dolan and Elizabeth Wallace
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
and Her Cavalier Arian Molina Soca
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Saturday Afternoon, December 16 at 12:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Blake Espy
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Kathryn Manger
and Her Cavalier Albert Gordon
Dewdrop Yuka Iseda
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Russell Ducker
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiring
Their Children: Marie Audrey Tovar
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Ava DiEmedio, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giuste, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Rowan Duffy
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Jacqueline Callahan and Emily Davis Soldier Zecheng Liang
Mouse King Aaron Anker
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Camille Ross, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Reina Yagawara, Posey Gordon, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters,
Schuyler Ian, Marcella Piccirillo, Olivia DiEmedio
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Kathryn Manger
The Little Princess Audrey Tovar The Little Prince Rowan Duffy
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Alexandra Hughes and Jack Thomas
with Lucia Erickson, Alana Morgenstern,
Lucy Samuel, Paige Young,
Federico D’Ortenzi, Austin Eyler, Ashton Roxander, Jack Sprance
Coffee Lillian DiPiazza
Tea Aleksey Babayev with
Tiffany Liu and Yasmine Anthony
Candy Canes Jermel Johnson with
Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller, Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Guttman,
Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Nayara Lopes
with
Jacqueline Callahan, Alexandra Heier, Emily Davis, Siobhan Howley
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Arian Molina Soca with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Ava DiEmedio, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Yuka Iseda
Flowers Therese Davis and Adrianna de Svastich
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Kathryn Manger
and Her Cavalier Albert Gordon
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Saturday Evening, December 16 at 5:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
and Her Cavalier Sterling Baca
Dewdrop Lillian DiPiazza
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum James Ihde
Frau Stahlbaum Elizabeth Wallace
Their Children: Marie Ava DiEmedio
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Audrey Tovar, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Posey Gordon, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Jacqueline Callahan and Yuka Iseda Soldier Peter Weil
Mouse King Aleksey Babayev
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Blake Hudson, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters,
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
The Little Princess Ava DiEmedio The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Dayesi Torriente and Arian Molina Soca
with Medea Cullumbine-Robertson, Lucia Erickson,
Nadia Foster, Kaitlin Zeis,
Aleksey Babayev, Etienne Diaz, Russell Ducker, Jack Thomas
Coffee Marjorie Feiring
Tea Jermel Johnson with
Katherine Capristo and Avery Lasky
Candy Canes Peter Weil with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forcetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Alexandra Hughes
with
Yuka Iseda, Nayara Lopes, Kathryn Manger, So Jung Shin
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Aaron Anker with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Lillian DiPiazza
Flowers Misa Kasamatsu and Adrianna de Svastich
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
and Her Cavalier Sterling Baca
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Sunday Afternoon, December 17 at 12:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
and Her Cavalier Ian Hussey
Dewdrop Sydney Dolan
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Russell Ducker
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiring
Their Children: Marie Autumn Noelle Dwyer
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Audrey Tovar, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Rowan Duffy,
Posey Gordon, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier James Ihde
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Nayara Lopes and Kathryn Manger Soldier Etienne Diaz
Mouse King Austin Eyler
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Blake Hudson, Camille Ross
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Lily Mehta, Ava Carroll,
Mischa Charov, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Emse Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Ella Broadhurst
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Athena Giusti
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
The Little Princess Autumn Noelle Dwyer The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Ava DiEmedio, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Mischa Charov, Izzabella Bisler,
S. Kathryn Henry, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Mayara Pineiro and Sterling Baca
with Lucia Erickson, Alana Morgenstern,
Lucy Samuel, Julia-Rose Sherrill,
Cato Berry, Taro Kurachi, Santiago Paniagua, Jack Sprance
Coffee Dayesi Torriente
Tea Federico D’Ortenzi with
Rachel Stern and Schuyler Lian
Candy Canes Albert Gordon with
Amelia Calzaretto, Sophia Nam, Harlow Harakal, Gabriella Agnew,
Blake Hudson, Katherine Gundlach,
Julie Calmels, Sarah Mi Ae Price Marzipan Sheperdesses Yuka Iseda
with
Nayara Lopes, Emily Davis, Kathryn Manger, So Jung Shin
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Jermel Johnson with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Sydney Dolan
Flowers Therese Davis and Adrianna de Svastich
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
and Her Cavalier Ian Hussey
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Sunday Evening, December 17 at 5:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Blake Espy
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
and Her Cavalier Zecheng Liang
Dewdrop Alexandra Hughes
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum James Ihde
Frau Stahlbaum Elizabeth Wallace
Their Children: Marie Mischa Charov
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Madeline Winters,
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Kiera Hawkins Aria Ferraro, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Aleskey Babayev
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Liam Agnew
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Marjorie Feiring and So-Jung Shin Soldier Russell Ducker
Mouse King Aaron Anker
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Audrey Tovar, Jeanne Calmels, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Emily Kucharczuk,
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
The Little Princess Mischa Charov The Little Prince Liam Agnew
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Audrey Tovar, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Nayara Lopes and Craig Wasserman
with Medea Cullumbine-Robertson, Flavia Morante,
Julia-Rose Sherrill, Kaitlin Zeis,
Federico D’Ortenzi, Albert Gordon, Jack Thomas, Peter Weil
Coffee Elizabeth Wallace
Tea Taro Kurachi with
Meredith Stitt and Avery Laskey
Candy Canes Etienne Diaz with
Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller, Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Guttman,
Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Kathryn Manger
with
Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Erin O’Dea
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Aaron Anker with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Ava DiEmedio, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Jeanne Calmels, Ava Carroll,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Alexandra Hughes
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Misa Kasamatsu
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
and Her Cavalier Zecheng Liang
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Friday Afternoon, December 22 at 2:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Nayara Lopes
and Her Cavalier Aleksey Babayev
Dewdrop Mayara Pineiro
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Aaron Anker
Frau Stahlbaum Alexandra Hughes
Their Children: Marie Autumn Noelle Dwyer
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Ava DiEmedio, Cherokee Guido,
Kiera Martin, Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Rowan Duffy,
Posey Gordon, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Ian Hussey
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Jacqueline Callahan and Emily Davis Soldier Zecheng Liang
Mouse King James Ihde
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Camille Ross
Soldiers Izzabella Bissler, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Lily Mehta, Ava Carroll,
Mischa Charov, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Ella Broadhurst,
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Athena Giusti
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Nayara Lopes
The Little Princess Autumn Noelle Dwyer The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Audrey Tovar, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Mischa Charov, Izzabella Bisler,
S. Kathryn Henry, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Alexandra Hughes and Jack Thomas
with Lucia Erickson, Alana Morgenstern,
Lucy Samuel, Paige Young,
Aaron Anker, Federico D’Ortenzi, Etienne Diaz, Russell Ducker
Coffee Oksana Maslova
Tea Jack Sprance with
Flavia Morante and Yasmine Anthony
Candy Canes Craig Wasserman with
Amelia Calzaretto, Sophia Nam, Harlow Harakal, Gabriella Agnew,
Blake Hudson, Katherine Gundlach,
Julie Calmels, Sarah Mi Ae Price Marzipan Sheperdesses Jacqueline Callahan
with
Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Erin O’Dea
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Arian Molina Soca with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Ava DiEmedio, Ava Carroll,
Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Mayara Pineiro
Flowers Sydney Dolan and Elizabeth Wallace
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Nayara Lopes
and Her Cavalier Aleksey Babayev
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Friday Evening, December 22 at 7:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Alexandra Hughes
and Her Cavalier James Ihde
Dewdrop Yuka Iseda
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Russell Ducker
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiring
Their Children: Marie Audrey Tovar
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Ava DiEmedio, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Rowan Duffy
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Misa Kasamatsu and So Jung Shin Soldier Albert Gordon
Mouse King Austin Eyler
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Camille Ross, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Reina Yagawara, Posey Gordon, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters,
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Olivia DiEmedio
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Alexandra Hughes
The Little Princess Audrey Tovar The Little Prince Rowan Duffy
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Dayesi Torriente and Arian Molina Soca
with Lucia Erickson, Siobhan Howley,
Avery Lasky, Lucy Samuel,
Albert Gordon, Jack Thomas, Craig Wasserman, Peter Weil
Coffee Lillian DiPiazza
Tea Jermel Johnson with
Meredith Stitt and Kellie Fulton
Candy Canes Ashton Roxander with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Nayara Lopes
with
Jacqueline Callahan, Adrianna de Svastich, Emily Davis, Alexandra Heier
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Ian Hussey with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Ava DiEmedio, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Yuka Iseda
Flowers Therese Davis and Misa Kasamatsu
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Alexandra Hughes
and Her Cavalier James Ihde
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Saturday Morning, December 23 at 11:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Salvatore Scarpa
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
and Her Cavalier Zecheng Liang
Dewdrop Alexandra Heier
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Aaron Anker
Frau Stahlbaum Alexandra Hughes
Their Children: Marie Mischa Charov
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Madeline Winters,
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Kiera Hawkins, Aria Ferraro, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Aleskey Babayev
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Liam Agnew
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Misa Kasamatsu and So Jung Shin Soldier Ashton Roxander
Mouse King Austin Eyler
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Audrey Tovar, Jeanne Calmels, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Emily Kucharczuk,
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
The Little Princess Mischa Charov The Little Prince Liam Agnew
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Audrey Tovar, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Nayara Lopes and Etienne Diaz
with Avery Laskey, Lucia Erickson,
Medea Cullumbine-Robertson, Kaitlin Zeis,
Jack Sprance, Jack Thomas, Craig Wasserman, Peter Weil
Coffee So Jung Shin
Tea Federico D’Ortenzi with
Katherine Capristo and Kellie Fulton
Candy Canes Albert Gordon with
Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller, Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Guttamn,
Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Alexandra Hughes
with
Jacqueline Callahan, Cassidy McAndrew, Adrianna de Svastich, Yuka Iseda
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Aaron Anker with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Ava DiEmedio, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Jeanne Calmels, Ava Carroll,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Alexandra Heier
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Misa Kasamatsu
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
and Her Cavalier Zecheng Liang
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Saturday Afternoon, December 23 at 3:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Blake Espy
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
and Her Cavalier Ian Hussey
Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum James Ihde
Frau Stahlbaum Elizabeth Wallace
Their Children: Marie Ava DiEmedio
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Audrey Tovar, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Posey Gordon, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Katherine Capristo and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Jacqueline Callahan and Emily Davis Soldier Taro Kurachi
Mouse King Aleksey Babayev
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Blake Hudson, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters,
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
The Little Princess Ava DiEmedio The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Alexandra Hughes and Jack Thomas
with Lucia Erickson, Siobhan Howley,
Avery Laskey, Paige Young,
Beau Chesivoir, Taro Kurachi, Santiago Paniagua, Zachary Piccirillo
Coffee Marjorie Feiering
Tea Cato Berry with
Shao Peterson and Yasmin Anthony
Candy Canes Ashton Roxander with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Jacqueline Callahan
with
Emily Davis, Adrianna de Svastich, Alexandra Heier, Misa Kasamatsu
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Arian Molina Soca with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
Flowers Sydney Dolan and Elizabeth Wallace
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
and Her Cavalier Ian Hussey
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Saturday Evening, December 23 at 7:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
and Her Cavalier Sterling Baca
Dewdrop Yuka Iseda
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Russell Ducker
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiring
Their Children: Marie Audrey Tovar
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Ava DiEmedio, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Rowan Duffy
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Nayara Lopes and Kathryn Manger Soldier Jack Sprance
Mouse King James Ihde
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Camille Ross, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Reina Yagawara, Posey Gordon, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters,
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Olivia DiEmedio
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
The Little Princess Audrey Tovar The Little Prince Rowan Duffy
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Therese Davis and Aaron Anker
with Katherine Capristo, Alana Morgenstern,
Nadia Foster, Lucy Samuel,
Ashton Roxander, Federico D’Ortenzi, Jack Thomas, Albert Gordon
Coffee Marjorie Feiring
Tea Zecheng Liang with
Tiffany Liu and Lucia Erickson
Candy Canes Jack Sprance with
Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller, Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Guttman,
Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Alexandra Hughes
with
Nayara Lopes, Adrianna de Svastich, Kathryn Manger, So Jung Shin
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Jermel Johnson with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Ava DiEmedio, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Yuka Iseda
Flowers Sydney Dolan and Elizabeth Wallace
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
and Her Cavalier Sterling Baca
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Sunday Afternoon, December 24 at 12:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Salvatore Scarpa
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
and Her Cavalier Arian Molina Soca
Dewdrop Alexandra Hughes
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum James Ihde
Frau Stahlbaum Elizabeth Wallace
Their Children: Marie Ava DiEmedio
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Audrey Tovar, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Katherine Capristo and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Ian Hussey
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Marjorie Feiring and So Jung Shin Soldier Russell Ducker
Mouse King Aleksey Babayev
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Blake Hudson, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palchick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maise Optenberg, Madeline Winters
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
The Little Princess Ava DiEmedio The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palchick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Mayara Pineiro and Sterling Baca
with Katherine Capristo, Avery Laskey,
Kaelah Poulos-Hopkins, Lucy Samuel,
Peter Weil, Craig Wasserman, Austin Eyler, Zachary Piccirillo
Coffee Oksana Maslova
Tea Zecheng Liang with
Meredith Stitt and Kellie Fulton
Candy Canes Albert Gordon with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Nayara Lopes
with
Adrianna de Svastich, Yuka Iseda, Alexandra Heier, Jacqueline Callahan
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Aaron Anker with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Alexandra Hughes
Flowers Sydney Dolan and Elizabeth Wallace
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
and Her Cavalier Arian Molina Soca
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Tuesday Afternoon, December 26 at 2:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
and Her Cavalier Sterling Baca
Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Austin Eyler
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiering
Their Children: Marie Audrey Tovar
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Ava DiEmedio, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier James Ihde
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Rowan Duffy
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Nayara Lopes and Kathryn Manger Soldier Albert Gordon
Mouse King Aaron Anker
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Blake Hudson, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Reina Yagawara, Posey Gordon, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Olivia DiEmedio
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
The Little Princess Audrey Tovar The Little Prince Rowan Duffy
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Alexandra Hughes and Jack Thomas
with Katherine Capristo, Courtney Nitting,
Alana Morgenstern, Lucy Samuel,
Etienne Diaz, Federico D’Ortenzi, Aaron Anker, Jack Sprance
Coffee Lillian DiPiazza
Tea Aleksey Babayev with
Corinne Mulcahy and Shao Peterson
Candy Canes Craig Wasserman with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Therese Davis
with
Kathryn Manger, Yuka Iseda, Alexandra Heier, Jacqueline Callahan
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Jermel Johnson with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Ava DiEmedio, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
Flowers Sydney Dolan and Elizabeth Wallace
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Oksana Maslova
and Her Cavalier Sterling Baca
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Wednesday Afternoon, December 27 at 12:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Alexandra Hughes
and Her Cavalier James Ihde
Dewdrop Nayara Lopes
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Russell Ducker
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiring
Their Children: Marie Autumn Noelle Dwyer
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Audrey Tovar, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Kiera Hawkins, Aria Ferraro, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Rowan Duffy,
Posey Gordon, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Misa Kasamatsu and So Jung Shin Soldier Ashton Roxander
Mouse King Aleksey Babayev
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Camille Rosse
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Lily Mehta, Ava Carroll,
Mischa Charov, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Ella Broadhurst
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Athena Giusti
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Alexandra Hughes
The Little Princess Autumn Noelle Dwyer The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Ava DiEmedio, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Mischa Charov, Izzabella Bisler,
S. Kathryn Henry, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Elizabeth Wallace and Austin Eyler
with Lucia Erickson, Julia-Rose Sherrill,
Siobhan Howley, Lucy Samuel,
Peter Weil, Craig Wasserman, Jack Thomas, Albert Gordon
Coffee Dayesi Torriente
Tea Jermel Johnson with
Katherine Capristo and Kellie Fulton
Candy Canes Ashton Roxander with
Amelia Calzaretto, Sophia Nam, Harlow Harakal, Gabriella Agnew,
Blake Hudson, Katherine Gundlach,
Julie Calmels, Sarah Mi Ae Price Marzipan Sheperdesses Yuka Iseda
with
Adrianna de Svastich, Marjorie Feiering, Alexandra Heier, Jacqueline Callahan
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Ian Hussey with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Jeanne Calmels, Madeline Winters,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Nayara Lopes
Flowers Therese Davis and Misa Kasamatsu
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Alexandra Hughes
and Her Cavalier James Ihde
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Wednesday Evening, December 27 at 5:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Beatrice Jona Affron
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
and Her Cavalier Jermel Johnson
Dewdrop Mayara Pineiro
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Austin Eyler
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiering
Their Children: Marie Mischa Charov
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Madeline Winters,
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Kiera Hawkins, Aria Ferraro, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Aaron Anker
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Liam Agnew
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Erin O’Dea and Emily Davis Soldier Peter Weil
Mouse King James Ihde
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Audrey Tovar, Jeanne Calmels, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Emily Kucharczuk
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
The Little Princess Mischa Charov The Little Prince Liam Agnew
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Audrey Tovar, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Alexandra Hughes and Craig Wasserman
with Lucia Erickson, Paige Young,
Kaelah Poulos-Hopkins, Medea Cullumbine-Robertson,
Ashton Roxander, Aleksey Babayev, Austin Eyler, Russell Ducker
Coffee Elizabeth Wallace
Tea Taro Kurachi with
Rachel Stern and Schuyler Lian
Candy Canes Etienne Diaz with
Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller, Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Guttman,
Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Kathryn Manger
with
Siobhan Howley, Emily Davis, Alexandra Heier, Misa Kasamatsu
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Arian Molina Soca with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Ava DiEmedio, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Jeanne Calmels, Ava Carroll,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Mayara Pineiro
Flowers Therese Davis and Adrianna de Svastich
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
and Her Cavalier Jermel Johnson
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Thursday Afternoon, December 28 at 12:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Salvatore Scarpa
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy So Jung Shin
and Her Cavalier Jack Thomas
Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum James Ihde
Frau Stahlbaum Elizabeth Wallace
Their Children: Marie Ava DiEmedio
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Ava DiEmedio, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Posey Gordon, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Ian Hussey
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Jacqueline Callahan and Yuka Iseda Soldier Taro Kurachi
Mouse King Austin Eyler
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Blake Hudson, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy So Jung Shin
The Little Princess Ava DiEmedio The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Adrianna de Svastich and Aleksey Babayev
with Lucia Erickson, Nadia Foster,
Siobhan Howley, Emily Needham,
Taro Kurachi, Beau Chesivoir, Santiago Paniagua, Zachary Piccirillo
Coffee Elizabeth Wallace
Tea Cato Berry with
Meredith Stitt and Yasmine Anthony
Candy Canes Ashton Roxander with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Jacqueline Callahan
with
Kathryn Manger, Emily Davis, Nayara Lopes, Misa Kasamatsu
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Arian Molina Soca with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Therese Davis
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy So Jung Shin
and Her Cavalier Jack Thomas
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Thursday Evening, December 28 at 5:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Salvatore Scarpa
Violin Soloist Blake Espy
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
and Her Cavalier Arian Molina Soca
Dewdrop Lillian DiPiazza
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Russell Ducker
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiring
Their Children: Marie Mischa Charov
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Madeline Winters,
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Kiera Hawkins, Aria Ferraro, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier James Ihde
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Liam Agnew
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Nayara Lopes and Kathryn Manger Soldier Zecheng Liang
Mouse King Aleksey Babayev
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Audrey Tovar, Jeanne Calmels, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Emily Kucharczuk
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
The Little Princess Mischa Charov
The Little Prince Liam Agnew Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage,
Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch, Audrey Tovar, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon,
Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow Hot Chocolate Mayara Pineiro and Sterling Baca
with
Katherine Capristo, Courtney Nitting, Alana Morgenstern, Lucy Samuel,
Etienne Diaz, Federico D’Ortenzi,
Aaron Anker, Jack Sprance Coffee Oksana Maslova
Tea Aleksey Babayev
with Tiffany Liu and Avery Lasky
Candy Canes Craig Wasserman
with Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller,
Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Guttman, Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo
Marzipan Sheperdesses Alexandra Hughes with
Kathryn Manger, Yuka Iseda,
Alexandra Heier, Jacqueline Callahan Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Jermel Johnson with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido,
Ava DiEmedio, Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Jeanne Calmels, Ava Carroll,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst
Dewdrop Lillian DiPiazza Flowers Sydney Dolan and Elizabeth Wallace
with
Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet The Sugarplum Fairy Dayesi Torriente
and Her Cavalier Arian Molina Soca
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in
this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency
funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Friday Afternoon, December 29 at 2:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Salvatore Scarpa
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
and Her Cavalier Jermel Johnson
Dewdrop Alexandra Heier
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Austin Eyler
Frau Stahlbaum Alexandra Hughes
Their Children: Marie Audrey Tovar
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Ava DiEmedio, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Aaron Anker
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Rowan Duffy
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Erin O’Dea and Emily Davis Soldier Russell Ducker
Mouse King James Ihde
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Camille Ross, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Reina Yagawara, Posey Gordon, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Olivia DiEmedio
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
The Little Princess Audrey Tovar The Little Prince Rowan Duffy
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Adrianna de Svastich and Aleksey Babayev
with Lucia Erickson, Julia-Rose Sherrill,
Kaelah Poulos-Hopkins, Medea Cullumbine-Robertson,
Ashton Roxander, Craig Wasserman, Jack Thomas, Russell Ducker
Coffee Dayesi Torriente
Tea Taro Kurachi with
Rachel Stern and Sophia Forchetti
Candy Canes Jack Sprance with
Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller, Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Gutman,
Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Kathryn Manger
with
Siobhan Howley, Emily Davis, Nayara Lopes, Misa Kasamatsu
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Arian Molina Soca with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Ava DiEmedio, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Alexandra Heier
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Jacqueline Callahan
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Yuka Iseda
and Her Cavalier Jermel Johnson
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Saturday Afternoon, December 30 at 12:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Salvatore Scarpa
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Alexandra Hughes
and Her Cavalier Aaron Anker
Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Russell Ducker
Frau Stahlbaum Marjorie Feiring
Their Children: Marie Mischa Charov
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Madeline Winters,
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido,
Kieran Martin, Kiera Hawkins, Aria Ferraro, Graham Wissinger, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Liam Agnew
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Misa Kasamatsu and So Jung Shin Soldier Cato Berry
Mouse King Austin Eyler
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Amelia Calzaretto, Mira Siegele,
Julia Gray, Sophia Nam,
Lily Savage, Ahmir K. Williams,
Gabriella Agnew, Elliotte Weko
Soldiers Ava DiEmedio, Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Audrey Tovar, Jeanne Calmels, Shyla Robinson,
Janna Q. Staples, Esme Harrison, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Sarah Dowling-Ell, Emily Kucharczuk
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Julie Calmels, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Alexandra Hughes
The Little Princess Mischa Charov The Little Prince Liam Agnew
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Audrey Tovar, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Soleil Pettit, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Elizabeth Wallace and James Ihde
with Lucia Erickson, Nadia Foster,
Siobhan Howley, Lucy Samuel,
Peter Weil, Aleksey Babayev, Santiago Paniagua, Albert Gordon
Coffee Lillian DiPiazza
Tea Jermel Johnson with
Katherine Capristo and Kellie Fulton
Candy Canes Etienne Diaz with
Charlotte Erickson, Lydia Alyse Miller, Riley McDonnell, Kyleigh Gutman,
Ingrid K. Lindevaldsen, Antonia Rae Dougherty,
Mia Vinick, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Yuka Iseda
with
Adrianna de Svastich, Emily Davis, Alexandra Heier, Jacqueline Callahan
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Ian Hussey with
Jenna Sheppleman, Cherokee Guido, Ava DiEmedio, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Jeanne Calmels, Ava Carroll,
Kiera Hawkins, Ella Broadhurst Dewdrop Dayesi Torriente
Flowers Therese Davis and Misa Kasamatsu
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Alexandra Hughes
and Her Cavalier Aaron Anker
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Saturday Evening, December 30 at 5:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Salvatore Scarpa
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
and Her Cavalier Ian Hussey
Dewdrop Mayara Pineiro
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Aaron Anker
Frau Stahlbaum Alexandra Hughes
Their Children: Marie Audrey Tovar
Fritz Ellie Sidlow
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Ava DiEmedio, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Athena Giusti, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Katherine Capristo and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Aleksey Babayev
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Rowan Duffy
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Jacqueline Callahan and Yuka Iseda Soldier Etienne Diaz
Mouse King James Ihde
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Camille Ross, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Reina Yagawara, Posey Gordon, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Olivia DiEmedio
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
The Little Princess Audrey Tovar The Little Prince Rowan Duffy
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Dayesi Torriente and Arian Molina Soca
with Katherine Capristo, Courtney Nitting,
Siobhan Howley, Lucy Samuel,
Etienne Diaz, Craig Wasserman, Jack Thomas, Russell Ducker
Coffee So Jung Shin
Tea Zecheng Liang with
Meredith Stitt and Lucia Erickson
Candy Canes Peter Weil with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Therese Davis
with
Kathryn Manger, Yuka Iseda, Nayara Lopes, Misa Kasamatsu
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Aaron Anker with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Ava DiEmedio, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Mayara Pineiro
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Jacqueline Callahan
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Lillian DiPiazza
and Her Cavalier Ian Hussey
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Angel Corella
The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director
presents
George Balanchine's
THE NUTCRACKER®
Presented by
Cigna
Sunday Afternoon, December 31 at 12:00
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Music Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography George Balanchine
©The George Balanchine Trust
Scenic Design Peter Horne
Costume Design Judanna Lynn
Lighting Design Christopher J. Frey
Conductor Salvatore Scarpa
Violin Soloist Luigi Mazzocchi
The Philadelphia Boys Choir Jeffrey R. Smith, Artistic Director
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
and Her Cavalier Zecheng Liang
Dewdrop Lillian DiPiazza
ACT I
Dr. Stahlbaum Aaron Anker
Frau Stahlbaum Alexandra Hughes
Their Children: Marie Ava DiEmedio
Fritz Rowan Duffy
The Maids Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Guests: Parents Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet Children Ava Carroll, Autumn Noelle Dwyer,
Audrey Tovar, Mischa Charov,
Esme Harrison, Emily Kucharczuk, Liam Agnew, Sarah Dowling-Ell, Ella Broadhurst,
Posey Gordon, Jeanne Calmels
Grandparents Ana Calderon and Jon Martin Herr Drosselmeier Charles Askegard
His Nephew (The Nutcracker) Graham Wissinger
Toys: Harlequin & Columbine Nayara Lopes and Kathryn Manger Soldier Albert Gordon
Mouse King James Ihde
Mice Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet with
Sarah Mi Ae Price, Aidan Duffy,
Julie Calmels, Charlotte Erickson,
Harlow Harakal, Katherine Gundlach,
Blake Hudson, Isabella Agnew
Soldiers Izzabella Bisler, Athena Giusti, Olivia DiEmedio, Jaslene Scott,
Lily Mehta, Sasha Palachick,
Brianna Mansi, Alice Bittner-Kleit, Jenna Sheppleman, Aria Ferraro,
Kiera Hawkins, Cherokee Guido, Arianna E. Binder-Bulatov, Chloe Davis,
Maisie Optenberg, Madeline Winters
Schuyler Lian, Marcella Piccirillo, Ellie Sidlow
The Snowflakes Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
- INTERMISSION -
As of 12.7.17 Subject to change
ACT II
Konfituerenberg (The Land of the Sweets)
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
The Little Princess Ava DiEmedio The Little Prince Graham Wissinger
Angels Olivia DiEmedio, Sasha Palachick,
Reina Yagawara, Susannah Savage, Jaslene Scott, Chloe M. Kozuch,
Autumn Noelle Dwyer, Izzabella Bisler,
Lily Mehta, Posey Gordon, Athena Giusti, Ellie Sidlow
Hot Chocolate Elizabeth Wallace and James Ihde
with Katherine Capristo, Courtney Nitting,
Siobhan Howley, Lucy Samuel,
Etienne Diaz, Craig Wasserman, Jack Thomas, Russell Ducker
Coffee Oksana Maslova
Tea Aleksey Babayev with
Corinne Mulcahy and Shao Peterson
Candy Canes Jermel Johnson with
Schuyler Lian, Sophia Forchetti, Erin Hayes, Isabella DiEmedio,
Annalise Maciejewski, Tiffany Liu,
Rachel Stern, Marcella Piccirillo Marzipan Sheperdesses Alexandra Hughes
with
Kathryn Manger, Yuka Iseda, Nayraa Lopes, So Jung Shin
Mother Ginger & her Polichinelles Aaron Anker with
Mischa Charov, Esme Harrison, Audrey Tovar, Ava Carroll,
Sarah Dowling Ell, Madeline Winters,
Emily Kucharczuk, Aria Ferraro Dewdrop Lillian DiPiazza
Flowers Marjorie Feiring and Jacqueline Callahan
with Artists of Pennsylvania Ballet
The Sugarplum Fairy Mayara Pineiro
and Her Cavalier Zecheng Liang
Premiere: February 2, 1954, New York City Ballet, City Center of Music and Drama
The world premiere production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® was made possible by major support from The William Penn
Foundation and Christa and Calvin Schmidt. Pennsylvania Ballet also wishes to thank the many donors who underwrote costumes in this production.
Pennsylvania Ballet receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.