Western Arkansas Ballet Presents its 41st Annual Production of The Nutcracker
Western Arkansas Ballet announces the 41st Annual performance of The Nutcracker Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m. Artistic Director, Jared Mesa, leads the cast that brings the classic holiday ballet journeying to the Land of Sweets to life. The cast includes over 125 local children and adults, this year’s production also welcomes professional dancers Whitney Woods as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Casey Kelley as her Cavalier, both professional dancers with American Midwest Ballet in Omaha, Nebraska. The Sugar Plum Fairy, the benevolent ruler of the Kingdom of Sweets, greets Clara and the Nutcracker Prince upon their entry during Act II of the ballet. She and her Cavalier perform the grand pas de deux, the culmination of this holiday ballet. The Nutcracker proves to be a magical event for all who attend; get your tickets today!
The talented dancers and cast of Western Arkansas Ballet perform The Nutcracker Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 20 at 2:00 P.M., Performances take place at the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center at 55 South 7th Street, Fort Smith. Tickets are available for purchase at www.waballet.org. Adult tickets are available for $35. Child and student tickets (with a valid student ID) are available for $20. Please call 479.785.0152 for more information.
Western Arkansas Ballet
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Jared Mesa Artistic Director
- November 02, 2026
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