Guest artists for this year’s “The Nutcracker” are Deanna Karlheim Stanton (Sugar Plum Fairy), Noah Long (Cavalier), and Emmakate Franz (Snow Queen).
Magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s whimsical world return to Hot Springs for the upcoming winter holidays. The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) is the first organization to give the Hot Springs community the opportunity to participate in its own production of The Nutcracker ballet. It features professional classical ballet performers from throughout America’s mainstream arts community, accompanied by children of all talent levels who are interested in the theatre arts.
The 2025 Season will bring in three featured principal guest artists for this year’s The Nutcracker production: Deanna Karlheim Stanton, Noah Long, and Emmakate Franz.
Deanna Karlheim Stanton, also of Ballet Arkansas, dances the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Cavalier, Noah Long, is with Ballet Memphis in Tennessee. Emmakate Franz, who joined Ballet Arkansas for the 24/25 season, will perform the role of the Snow Queen.
For the new Holiday traditions for your family, you are invited to join the dancers of The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company for their presentation of The Nutcracker. Performances are on Friday, November 28, at 7 PM, Friday and Saturday, November 29, at 7 PM, and a matinee at 1 PM at LakePointe Church, located at 1343 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs. Additionally, there will be a performance on Friday, December 5, at Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 Desoto Blvd, in Hot Springs Village.
Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for adults in general seating. For more information regarding the performance or any questions about tickets, visit hscdtc.org/tickets or call the HSCDTC at 501-655-6815.
