A huge thank you to everyone who auditioned for this year’s production of The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet! We are thrilled to welcome an incredible cast of dancers and community members to the stage for this beloved Lawrence Arts Center tradition.
The official 2026 cast list is below! Congratulations to all of our performers, we can’t wait to begin rehearsals and bring the magic of The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet to life this December.
Performances are December 11–13. Join us as Clara, Drosselmeyer, the Nutcracker, and a cast of familiar characters take audiences on a magical journey through this uniquely Kansas retelling of the classic holiday story.
