Ballet Hawaii’s ‘The Nutcracker’ to return with live performances
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12340.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12334.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12365.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12368.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12326.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12372.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12377.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12415.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12386.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12400.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12432.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12439.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12446.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12453.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12340.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12334.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12365.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12368.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12326.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12372.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12377.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12415.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12386.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12400.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12432.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12439.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12446.jpg)
![](https://staradvertiser.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WDA-ballet-hawaii-nutcracker-12453.jpg)
1/14
Swipe or click to see more
Aria Kaneshige, who plays Clara, dances into the audience’s view during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday. This year will be the first year since 2019 that the holiday ballet will be performed before a live audience.
2/14
Swipe or click to see more
Chloe Takemoto, who plays one of the critters, revels in Christmas decorations during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
3/14
Swipe or click to see more
Ballet dancers with Ballet Hawaii perform a number during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
4/14
Swipe or click to see more
Ballet Hawaii dancer Emma Bellatti, performing as an i’iwi bird, dances during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
5/14
Swipe or click to see more
Ballet Hawaii executive director Kimi Takazawa speaks during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
6/14
Swipe or click to see more
Ballet Hawaii dancer Emma Bellatti, performing as an i’iwi bird, dances during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
7/14
Swipe or click to see more
Meg Huffman, playing an i’iwi bird, dances during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
8/14
Swipe or click to see more
2Ballet dancers with Ballet Hawaii perform a number during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
9/14
Swipe or click to see more
Critters watch from the wings during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
10/14
Swipe or click to see more
Clara, top left, played by Aria Kaneshige, watches with critters, played by Chloe Takemoto and Kennedey Marquart during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
11/14
Swipe or click to see more
Ballet dancers with Ballet Hawaii perform a number during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
12/14
Swipe or click to see more
Ballet dancers with Ballet Hawaii perform a number during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
13/14
Swipe or click to see more
Ballet dancers with Ballet Hawaii bow after performing a number during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.
14/14
Swipe or click to see more
Ballet Hawaii dancers pose for photos during a reveal for Ballet Hawaii’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Washington Place on Thursday.