Launch your holiday season with a landmark event at the Longman Performing Arts Center
Launch your holiday season with a landmark event at the Longman Performing Arts Center
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A Holiday Tradition Begins: The Nutcracker Debuts in Issaquah
A Holiday Tradition Begins: The Nutcracker Debuts in Issaquah
DECEMBER 6 & 7 | 2025
DECEMBER 6 & 7 | 2025
Full Performances at 1:30PM and 5:30PM | Abbreviated Family Friendly One Hour Performance each day at 11AM
Don't miss this historic first performance in Issaquah
Don't miss this historic first performance in Issaquah
A commitment to local excellence delivered under the direction of Artistic Director Kevin Kaiser, a veteran of Pacific Northwest Ballet and former Ballet Master & Associate Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre
A commitment to local excellence delivered under the direction of Artistic Director Kevin Kaiser, a veteran of Pacific Northwest Ballet and former Ballet Master & Associate Artistic Director of Oregon Ballet Theatre
Experience Clara's enchanting journey as the Christmas tree grows, the toys come to life, and she is swept away to the Land of Snow and the magical court of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Experience Clara's enchanting journey as the Christmas tree grows, the toys come to life, and she is swept away to the Land of Snow and the magical court of the Sugar Plum Fairy
The Expertise Behind the Magic
The Expertise Behind the Magic
Artistic Director Kevin Kaiser is a PNB veteran who personally danced nearly every male role in their famed production—from the heroic Nutcracker Prince to the mysterious Drosselmeyer.
As a former Ballet Master, he has been entrusted to stage works by legendary choreographers like George Balanchine and Robert Joffrey. This high-level technical knowledge ensures the Issaquah production is brought to the stage with authentic precision.
Professional Stage, Local Pride: The Nutcracker at Longman
Professional Stage, Local Pride: The Nutcracker at Longman
The show takes place at the Longman Performing Arts Center, Issaquah's own modern, professional theater tucked inside the campus of Issaquah High School.
With 600 seats, a sophisticated fly system for elaborate sets, and advanced lighting and sound, the Longman provides the perfect environment for high caliber ballet in Issaquah.
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