The Nutcracker brings holiday magic to the Secrest Auditorium

ZANESVILLE, OH- A holiday classic that many know well opened today on the Secrest Auditorium stage.

The Nutcracker, which features more than 200 local dancers, along with professional guest artists is a family-friendly show that will enchant all those who attend.

“So, we actually have four shows, one right now at 2 p.m. we have a show at 6 p.m. and then 2 p.m. tomorrow and 6 p.m., the Nutcracker has been going on in our community for over 20 years and I’ve grown up doing it, a lot of my fellow co-workers have grown up doing it, so we love getting to share that tradition with our students,” says Morgan Lothes, the Artistic Director for The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker follows a young girl named Clara who goes on a magical journey with her Nutcracker Doll turned prince.

“I love getting to see how much the students grow every year, from their technique, but also their friendships, I met my best friends doing this, and I get to see other kids make those friendships as they grow up and how much they just love the show and getting to share that with our community,” says Lothes.

To purchase tickets for tomorrow’s showings, be sure to visit the Secrest Auditorium website.