Movement on Main Brings the Holiday Magic with The Nutcracker

ZANESVILLE, OH – A holiday tradition is returning a week early this year and at a new location.

Movement on Main is getting ready to put on the Nutcracker Ballet at Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center in Cambridge on November 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

Abbie Bowers, who will be the Sugar Plum Fairy, says this is year 15th year being a part of the Nutcracker and she loves bringing the holiday magic alive for the audience.

“Prepration for the Nutcracker honestly takes place all year round with our constant classes and getting our sets and costumes ready.” Bowers said. “But you know, it really is the best experience.”

The Nutcracker follows a young girl named Clara who is gifted a Nutcracker doll at a Christmas party, but after the party ends, Clara still wants to play with her new doll.

That’s when the magic truly begins and Macey Wheeler, who will be Clara, says it’s been amazing getting to bring this role to life.

“It’s always a really fun process getting everything together, working with our guest artists from Ballet Met.” Wheeler said. “We usually start our rehearsals in September, early September and we work on them every weekend with all of our dancers from ages 4 to 21.”

There will be a show on the 20th at 7PM, the 21st at 12PM, and two shows on the 22nd at 2PM and the other at 6PM.

Tickets can be purchased by heading to Movement on Main’s website.