COVID strikes again: No ‘Nutcracker’ from BalletMet for first time in over 40 years

BalletMet announced Wednesday that it has canceled all performances through the end of the year, including “The Nutcracker,” due to limitations on crowd sizes imposed by COVID-19 mandates.

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“The Nutcracker” has been a holiday tradition at BalletMet for 43 years. The production employs over 200 dancers and attracts 30,000 audience members to the Ohio Theatre each year, according to a statement from BalletMet. In order to keep the holiday spirit alive, “The Nutcracker” page on BalletMet’s website will continue to update fans with crafts, events, and videos.

The ballet is currently making tentative plans to return in March of 2021 for small audience performances in its black box theater.

More information can be found at balletmet.org.

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