Arts-Entertainment
Don’t miss Yellowstone Ballet Company’s (YBC) 34th annual The Nutcracker, on Saturday, November 29th, at 2:30 pm and Sunday, November 30th, at 2:30 pm at Bozeman’s Willson Auditorium. This year's show stars Lucas Segovia of Argentina and Bozeman native Molly Groeschl.
Lucas Segovia performs the role of the Nutcracker Prince and Cavalier. Originally from Buenos Aires, Segovia joined Ballet Argentina and was quickly promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer. Segovia has also danced soloist and principal roles with Joffrey Ballet for six seasons in virtually the entire repertoire. He has been a part of The Washington Ballet and of Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, directed by Christopher Wheeldon.
Joining Mr. Segovia is Bozeman native, Molly (Huempfner) Groeschl. She has performed professionally with Milwaukee Ballet, Colorado Ballet, and Madison Ballet and as a Soloist for Ballet Tucson.
YBC’s community production includes performers from Yellowstone Ballet Academy, Raison d’etre Dance Project, Billings Ballet Company and Core Ballet Montana.
Every adult ticket purchase qualifies for a free child’s ticket. Children can dress as a Nutcracker character and may be awarded a gift certificate from the Rocky Mountain Toy Company. The costume contest will occur during intermission and each participant will receive a small gift.
YBC is under the artistic direction of founder Kathleen Rakela, a recipient of the Montana Arts Council Fellowship for the Performing Arts. The innovative company has been featuring local, national, and international dance talent in Montana since 1990.
Tickets for YBC’s The Nutcracker are available online at www.yellowstoneballet.info or with cash or check at the door.