Lyrica Woodruff

Sugar Plum Fairy

Lyrica Woodruff is a versatile artist based in New York City and Los Angeles.  Often considered a triple threat known as a dancer, singer and actress.  At the tender age of 14, Lyrica was invited to train at the School of American Ballet in New York City, graduating with the prestigious Mae L. Wien Award for “Outstanding Promise”.

Lyrica has been cast in various acclaimed productions such as, Susan Stroman’s musical, “Little Dancer”; Christopher Gattelli’s musical, “In Your Arms”; Odette and Olga Romanov in “Anastasia” on Broadway; and Off-Broadway revival of “Finian’s Rainbow”, for which she won the Chita Rivera Award (formerly known as the Astaire Award) for Outstanding Female Dance in an Off-Broadway show.

Aside from partaking in ballet’s and musicals, Lyrica has also been featured in music videos and Television productions, some of her recent work include Dolly Parton’s “Mountain Magic” NBC Christmas special, which went on the receive multiple television awards.  Lyrica was most recently cast in the upcoming Amazon Prime TV Series “Étoilé”.

Benjamin Freemantle Cavalier Prince
Wang Yufei Snow Queen

Right from the curtain rising through the following two hours of the outstanding production, surprise and delight followed one after another.

Vancouver Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

When do tickets go on sale for The Nutcracker?

Tickets usually go on sale in the late Summer each year for the following December. You can check the homepage of this website to check if they are currently on sale.

Are there discounted tickets for Seniors, Children, Students or large groups?

There are discounted tickets for Seniors (65 years and up) and Children (0-12 years old) available on the Ticketmaster.ca site. Group discounts are available for groups of 20 or more, please contact us via Nutcracker@GohBallet.com for details.

What is the policy on late seating?

Show policy is latecomers will not be seated until Intermission. Exceptions will be considered in cases of inclement weather, parking issues and/or box office delays. Please try your best to be on time.

Can a small child sit on my lap during the performance?

For fire and building safety reasons the theatre does not allow children in laps, and each person in the theatre must have a ticket. We recommend the show for children 3 years old and up.

I am bringing a child to the ballet and I am afraid that they will have trouble seeing over people’s heads. Is there anything that I can do?

Yes – Booster cushions are available at the theatre for free to help children view the ballet without obstruction.

What should I wear?

Although there is no dress code, it is recommended that you dress out of respect for the dancers. Most patrons wear “business attire” (men: coat and tie, women: dresses or dress pants) or “dressy casual”.

Does the theatre have an elevator?

Yes — the theatre has an elevator and ushers are happy to assist you in finding your section and seats.

Is handicap-accessible seating available?

Yes. There is handicap and wheelchair accessible seating at The Queen Elizabeth Theatre. For more information contact Ticketmaster 1.855.985.5000 for more information and to purchase your tickets.