Seasonal & Holidays
What Goes Into Playing The Bear In Boston Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
While the bear looks furry and fuzzy from afar, he's actually made of tulle, the same material used to create the ballerinas' tutus.
December 24, 2024
BOSTON - An instantly recognizable character in the Boston Ballet's holiday classic The Nutcracker may only appear for a few minutes in the first act but the bear is a real crowd pleaser.
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Over the month of performances, six different dancers portray the bear. Artist Wesley Miller is in his second year with the company and said he's thrilled to be donning the costume for the first time.
"I remember my first Nutcracker here last season," said Miller. "I was onstage watching the bear and I was thinking, hopefully at some point, I can get to do that. I'm just super excited that I'm getting to do it this year."
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