Newport Nutcracker

If you are looking for an enjoyable cultural activity to help you get into the Holiday spirit, I recommend the Island Moving Company’s “A Newport Nutcracker”.

Newport’s most romantic mansion – Rosecliff – is the setting for this unique take on this holiday classic. This magnificent venue for the performance is fully exploited as the audience experiences the performance by moving through many of the mansion’s rooms following the dancers as the story develops.

The action begins in the central foyer with the sweeping sweetheart staircase as the stage for the fight between the mice and soldiers. The action then moves onto the ballroom and then a reception room with a wonderful Christmas tree. During the second act, the audience gets to rest their legs in café style tables in the glorious ballroom.

The cast includes the dancers of the Island Moving Company as well as 100 children in two casts from dance studios throughout Rhode Island. The children are truly adorable as well as being talented!

There aren’t many performances left, so call for tickets (401) 847 4470.