The Nutcracker at Firehouse Center for the Arts

Long a traditional favorite, Methuen Ballet Ensemble brings the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker!" to The Firehouse for Performing Arts in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Show dates and times are November 26th at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and November 27th at 3:00 p.m. Join the cast for a gala reception which will be held in the main lobby of The Firehouse at 6:00 p.m. on November 26th prior to the 7:00 show.

Methuen Ballet Ensemble, an established ballet company under the artistic direction of Vanessa Voter Shaheen, has staged “The Nutcracker” for over twenty years. All principal roles are performed by members of Methuen Ballet Ensemble, whose experience totals over 150 years of classical ballet training under Ms. Shaheen’s tutelage! Students of Voter’s School of Dance, Gymnastics & Karate, established 61 years ago by Pam Voter, perform all other roles. Dancers hail from Methuen, Lawrence, Haverhill, and N. Andover, MA, as well as Salem, Pelham, and Manchester, NH.

Each year, the production has become more elaborate with stunning visual effects and custom-designed costumes by a well-known Canadian designer. All performances include a giant growing Christmas tree, a heavenly mist, and an abundance of snowfall. Come share in the magic of Methuen Ballet Ensemble’s “The Nutcracker!”

This event is presented by Methuen Ballet Ensemble.