Southwest Washington Dance Center’s performing company, the Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble, will present the 28th annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 18, 19, 20 and 21.
The ballet will take place in the Corbet Theatre at Centralia College.
Performance times are 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18; a “pay-what-you can” performance at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 19; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 20; and 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 21.
The 2025 production of “The Nutcracker” includes a cast of over 120 dancers from the Southwest Washington Dance Center and children and adults from the Lewis County area, a news release from the Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble stated.
Local performers with lead roles include Brian Green as Heir Drosselmeier; Mark and Sandra Young and Stacy Jones and Warren Hall as Mr. and Mrs. Staulbaum; Matthew March as Mother Ginger and the Rat King; and Laney McGregor and Hannah Feaster sharing the role of Clara.
Dancing principal roles are Austyn Laufenberg, Anna Hoinowski, Gideon Newkirk, Charles Lawson, Brianna Jones, Kate Mordick and Elizabeth Osborne.
As always, the ballet is full of new choreography, costumes and surprises. The cast is very excited to share this year’s production with the supportive community, according to the release.
Ticket prices are $27 for adults; $20 for seniors 62 and older, military and children 18 and under; and $20 for livestream performances on Dec. 20 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available online at swwdance.org or by calling 360-748-4789 or visiting the Dance Center. SWDC is located at 437 N. Market Blvd. in Chehalis.
After Dec. 13, tickets will only be available online and at the box office of Corbet Theatre on the campus of Centralia College from the hours of 3 to 7 p.m., or by telephone. All seating is reserved.
Tickets will be sold for Thursday, Dec. 18, as a “pay-what-you can” performance only at the door, beginning at 6 p.m. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.
For information regarding the Nutcracker ballet, visit www.swwdance.org or call 360-748-4789.
