Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB), Houston’s premier pre-professional ballet company, celebrates its 21st season, beginning with its 15th annual performance series of The Nutcracker, featuring professional guest artists Elizabeth Keller, HRB alumna, as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Justin Hughes as the Cavalier, Andrew Taft as the Snow King, and Joe Modlin as Herr Drosselmeyer, with the Cypress Philharmonic directed by Glynnes Lanthier. The Nutcracker’s brilliant blend of beautiful costumes, lavish sets, and fresh choreography creates a magical storybook world enjoyed by children and adults alike. With a cast of more than 100 HRB dancers and area children, and live music played by Cypress Philharmonic, HRB’s masterful production is the highlight of the holidays! The Friday, December 2 performance is an abbreviated Arts & Entertainment performance, perfect for young Children and is only $12. The Houston Repertoire Ballet (HRB) is a non-profit 501(c)(3), founded by Victoria Vittum and Gilbert Rome, both nationally acclaimed teachers and choreographers who served as its co-artistic directors. Major funding for HRB is provided by Houston Endowment, Inc. with additional support provided by Vintage Wellness and AirInnovations.