If you've ever gone to the Nutcracker with your kid and wondered how the hell you got there, well, this is the answer-- the prequel to the Nutcracker Ballet provides enough disinformation and chuckles to keep your mind occupied during the "real thing." You might remember that Herr Drosselmeyer is the weird uncle toy maker who visits Clara's house, entertaining the crowd with puppets and showering the kids with presents. This show tells the story of Drosselmeyer's dolls, the Sugar Plum Fairy's evil monopoly on Clara's affection and the battle for attention fought by all ambitious toys.
"An entertaining, mixed-media performance event, something no other professional Salt Lake company offers" -- In This Week 6/16/2009
