Ballet Midwest "Nutcracker" preview by Bill Blankenship

When visions of Sugar Plum Fairies dance in Barbara Ebert's head, it's a crowded stage. Those ballerinas have to share space with Snow Queens, Claras, Dew Drops and other roles performed by more than 6,000 dancers in more than 140 productions of "The Nutcracker" directed by Ebert in Topeka.

more at the Topeka Capital Journal 
and a cast list