Dance Theatre's 'Nutcracker' heralds the return of the holiday season

With its unforgettable music, charming story and the iconic imagery, “The Nutcracker” has become synonymous with the holiday season. The Hilton Head Dance Theatre has presented “The Nutcracker” every November since 1985, and this year’s 24th annual production opens this weekend.

This year’s production features Annie Bartholomew, Madison Way, Tessa Owens, Nicoletta Brunelli, Barry Bryant, Ella Cuda and Caroline Santorum. Sharing the role of the young Marie are Caroline Molloy, Carley Willey, Emma Nicolini and Hannah Simpson. Megan Weldy, Katie Maurer, Whitaker Gannon and Allie Santorum will play Marie’s mischievous brother, Fritz.

Peter Kozak, former dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, will dance the role of the Sugar Plum Cavalier, partnering with Emma Hershberger and Madison Thomas, who will share the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Also appearing in this year’s show will be Joffrey veteran Michael Levine.

‘The Nutcracker,’ presented by the Hilton Head Dance Theatre

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Wednesay-Nov. 13; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15

Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island

Tickets: $31 for adults, $22 for 18 and under

Information: 843-842-2787, www.hhdt.org

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