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The annual holiday tradition of Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker, presented by Orlando Community Arts, takes the Dr. Phil’s stage for a 13th year.
More than 100 dancers and actors make this fresh twist on the traditional Nutcracker ballet a reality. Clare’s reveries take the audience through a magical journey around the world, visiting Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Haiti, India, Puerto Rico and more on her way to the Kingdom of Toys.
Under the creative leadership of Beverly Page, the production stars Sairi Witherspoon as Clare, Xavier Logan as the Chocolate Nutcracker Prince, Charisma Tran as the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Sa’Naa Natalia Brahimi as the Snow Queen. Expect guest appearances from violinist Jaquay Pearce and the Mime Boyz.
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $58-$104.
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This article appears in Nov. 19-25, 2025.
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