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Fresh Take on a Beloved Classic
This December, Kansas City Ballet reimagines The Nutcracker as a confection of magic and fantasy in a brand new production, retiring former artistic director Todd Bolender’s version after a 42-year run. “Nutcracker is a huge passion of mine— I love it like there’s no tomorrow,” said Devon Carney, who signed on as the ballet’s artistic director in 2013.