First performed in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, The Nutcracker is a ballet for all those who love the magic of theatre. Always beautiful, always sweet, always new. Pioneer Valley Ballet is proud to present its annual production of this enchanting, classic ballet at the landmark Academy of Music Theatre under the artistic direction of Maryanne Delisle Kodzis and Thomas Vacanti. The Nutcracker cast includes community members, Pioneer Valley Ballet students, Pioneer Valley Ballet Company Members. Featuring Carolina Ballet Dancers Jan Burkhard and Pablo Javier Perez as the Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier.