The Jewish Nutcracker returns to The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) for its second year with a total of three performances: Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The Jewish Nutcracker takes audiences along with Rebecca and the Nutcracker on their journey from Bubbe’s house to the Land of Nosh, encountering everything from magical mice to dancing dreidels.
Maggie Osgood Nicholls, director of The J’s Encore dance program, created this holiday story with the help of Encore coordinator Caroline Ivison. More than 250 students are performing in this production.
“I created The Jewish Nutcracker in hopes that our families would see a glimpse of their own families or traditions or history on stage, and to create an annual family tradition for our dancers and their families to enjoy,” Nicholls said.
After the Dec. 4 performance, there will be an after-party in a winter wonderland following the "Short & Suite'' streamlined version of The Jewish Nutcracker, which is perfect for children of all ages. For an additional ticket purchase, enjoy a holiday craft and snack and take pictures with the cast and the famous “sleighdel.”
The Dec. 11 performances will include additional performers, all students ages nine and younger from Encore.
There are a limited number of tickets available beginning at $5 and up. Tickets can be ordered online at TheWhiteTheatre.org, by calling the box office at (913) 327-8054 or in person at the White Theatre box office, 5801 W. 115th Street in Overland Park. The box office is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
