AUSTIN, Texas — For many of us, when we think of the word ballet, we think of the holiday season favorite "The Nutcracker." Each December, thousands of Central Texans attend sell-out performances of ...

Whittaker, a Houston native who played running back for the University of Texas at Austin, went on to a six‑season career in the NFL, most notably with the Carolina Panthers. Following his playing ...

This holiday season, Roxey Ballet celebrates the magic of The Nutcracker — and the real-life love story that blossomed within its cast. As the company marks its 30th Anniversary production, longtime ...

All hail the Rat King, dastardly villain of Ballet Austin's 'Nutcracker' Austin American-Statesman Mon, December 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM PST e.bc is not a function Error Code: 400-404 ...

It all started with a disagreement over a parking spot, Michael Mena recalled. The argument between Mena and his apartment neighbor escalated to yelling. Then she hurled and hit him with a metal hand ...

The Rat King gets no respect. One of the most memorable - and terrifying - characters in "The Nutcracker," the Rat King does not rate the star treatment given to our brave, caring young heroine, Clara ...