Before the dream…there was a night that changed everything.

“Classic stories…Elegant craftsmanship. Dazzling characters. Brilliant, multi-faceted experience…Surprises” —Broadway World

Step beyond the threshold of the ordinary and into a snow-dusted realm where time bends, courage is tested, and imagination becomes power. Ballet Fantastique’s Night Before Nutcracker reimagines the origins of a beloved holiday legend through a lens of wonder, resilience, and transformation.

BFan Choreographer-Producer team Donna Marisa Bontrager, Hannah Bontrager, and Gustavo Ramirez conjure a richly theatrical dreamscape where shadow and light intertwine—where fierce winter forces, eccentric magic-makers, and unlikely heroes collide. At the heart of it all: a young heroine discovering that strength, belonging, and bravery can be summoned from even the most unexpected places.

Mysterious. Daring. Spellbinding. Striking visual design and BFan’s signature storytelling magic—crafted specifically for the grandeur of the Silva Concert Hall.

A new holiday tradition begins.