Backstage Review: ‘Buttcracker Rockstar’ at Bruka

Imagine, if you will, the rock of the 80s mixed with the timeless story of the Nutcracker. Well, if you are one of the lucky few who will see “Buttcracker Rockstar,” You won’t have to imagine.

I say the lucky few for a reason, as of the writing of this review, the show is sold out for the entire run.

What is “Buttcracker Rockstar”

The Buttcracker is a Reno Theater staple, usually performed every other year to a sell-out crowd. Each year there is a different theme to the story, and this year it is 80s rock music, yes, long hair and leather pants.

Check out the photos for a glimpse of the high-energy performances from the cast.

Here is a link to the photos and the review from the last Buttcracker, ‘Son of a Buttcracker.’
~~~Son of a Buttcracker at Bruka~~~

We at Reno Arts News want to give heartfelt congratulations for a sold-out run to the cast and crew of “Buttcracker Rockstar.” You are true Rockstars.

Cast

NARRATOR …….……………………………………………………..…………………………… TONY GARCIA
CLARA MARIE ……..…….……………………..……………………….…………… MARY ETHEL BENNETT
FRITZ/SOLDIER/SUGAR PLUM FAIRY ……..………………………….………………..…….… JOHN WADE
DOMINANT DAD COOPER …..………………………………………………………. LARONDA ETHERIDGE
ARM CANDY MOMMA COOPER …………………………………….……….………… RACHAEL GOTTAS
THE COOPER MAID/DEW DROP …………………………….…………….……….…..ALEXANDER BIBER
OZZY OSBORNE ..……………………………….…..…………………………………….….. LEWIS ZAUMEYER
SHARON OSBORNE/STEVIE NICKS …………………….………….………………..…..……. PARIS RICH
OSBORNE CHILDREN ……………………………………..… CHARLIE CHAPPELL & KRISTINA HAMLIN
ALEXA CARRINGTON ………….……………………………….………………………….. TERESA MOIOLA
CARRINGTON FOSTERS .…………………………………….…… RILEY MCKINNEY, BROOKE TOUSLEY
THE ROTTENS (JOHNNIE & SID VICIOUS) ………….…… KAYDENCE MCKENZIE & SOFIE LIPPERT
ROTTEN LITTLE PRINCESS …………………………………..…………………….……….. SHARON RUFF
MATERIAL DOLLS …………..………………………………… CHARLIE CHAPPELL & KRISTINA HAMLIN
SOLDIER DOLL ……………………………………………….…………………….……..…… SOFIE LIPPERT
UNKLE CREEPY COOPER ……………………………………………………………………DAVID SIMPSON
BOY PRINCE JOV BON JONNIE …………………..…………………………………….. JESSEY RICHARDS
RAT KING………………………………………………………………………….….……….. LEWIS ZAUMEYER
BATS ………………………………………………………………………………..……………..……… PARENTS
SOLDIERS ………………………………………………………………………….…………………………. KIDS
BUNNY ……………………………………………………………..…………….………… CHARLIE CHAPPELL
SNOWFLAKES …………………….…………………………………………………………………………….. ENSEMBLE
STEVIE SNOW QUEEN …………………………………………………………………..………… PARIS RICH

Crew

DIRECTOR ………………………………………..…………………………………………….. MARY BENNETT
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR …………………………………………..……………………..…… DAVID SIMPSON
STAGE MANAGER ……………………………………………….……………………….. KAITLYNN COOPER
CHOREOGRAPHERS ……………..… LA RONDA ETHERIDGE, JOHN WADE, ALEXANDER BIBER,
RILEY MCKINNEY, MARY BENNETT