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The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

Troy Schumacher & Betsy Dollinger On Bringing The Nutcracker Back Amid The Pandemic

The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum

FOX News Podcasts

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4.6775 Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2020

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

This week, Martha speaks with dancer, choreographer and director Troy Schumacher and President and Founder of BD Productions Betsy Dollinger on their efforts to put on a production of The Nutcracker amid the pandemic. Troy and Betsy explain how they adapted amid COVID-19 to put on a production of The Nutcracker in a safe way, the effort to make the production available to view via online streaming, what they expect for the future of Broadway and when actors might return to the stage. Follow Martha on Twitter: @marthamaccallum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Untold Story with Martha McCallum, exclusive interviews with top newsmakers who share their inspiring

0:38.7

stories of perseverance, positivity, and more. Now, here's Martha McCallum. The holiday season is

0:49.2

right around the corner now, but the streets of New York City won't be the same this year. No Rockettes at Radio City,

0:56.0

fewer decorations to avoid large gatherings, and the Nutcracker. An annual tradition will not be

1:02.6

performed on the stage. But my next guests are bringing the ballet back to life in upstate

1:08.5

New York. There will be a full-length Tchaikovsky masterpiece produced in a

1:13.1

mansion similar to the one where the first act takes place. It will be live streamed so everybody

1:19.8

can be part of this nutcracker. Troy Schumacher, the choreographer, says, quote, we are

1:25.9

reimagining a quintessential holiday tradition in an incredible new way, a huge feat, but we are also doing it in the age of COVID.

1:33.9

So the logistics are immense with artists and guest safety and guideline compliance being our highest priority.

1:40.3

So joining me now to talk about how this is going to work.

1:43.1

And their untold story is Troy Schumacher,

1:45.7

choreographer, dancer, and director known for his work in the New York City Ballet

1:49.9

and many other prestigious venues around the country.

1:53.3

And Betsy Dallender, founder and president of BD Productions.

1:56.6

She has spent over 25 years in the theater business.

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