Saturday, March 15, 2025

Toledo Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Stranahan

This production marks the Toledo Ballet’s 74th year performing the renowned play and is accompanied by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Theater-goers will enjoy a familiar looking set—Clara’s home looks exactly like the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark. This production also features local celebrity cast members like radio personality Denny Schaefer of 3WMFM, Promedica CEO Randy Oostra, and retired Blade editor and Vice President, Tom Walton in the role of Mother Ginger. Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant will be featured as Mother Ginger in the student performance. The performance will include principal roles played by members of the Miami City Ballet.

11am Friday, December 12 (student performance), 2pm and 7pm Saturday, December 13, and 2pm Sunday December 14. 

This production marks the Toledo Ballet’s 74th year performing the renowned play and is accompanied by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Theater-goers will enjoy a familiar looking set—Clara’s home looks exactly like the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark. This production also features local celebrity cast members like radio personality Denny Schaefer of 3WMFM, Promedica CEO Randy Oostra, and retired Blade editor and Vice President, Tom Walton in the role of Mother Ginger. Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant will be featured as Mother Ginger in the student performance. The performance will include principal roles played by members of the Miami City Ballet.

11am Friday, December 12 (student performance), 2pm and 7pm Saturday, December 13, and 2pm Sunday December 14. 

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