The National Ballet of Canada announced this morning that Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews will be guest-starring in a performance of The Nutcracker this December. In this economy, even NHL players need holiday jobs!
Kidding aside, as the National Ballet helpfully explains to us, the role of Cannon Dolls in their performances is traditionally filled by a celebrity walk-on. The full lineup of appearances is here; other than Matthews and Marner, the National Ballet is honoring a delightfully varied list of people including Man Booker Prize finalist Emma Donoghue, two members of the Arkells, and Canadian Food Network host Anna Olson.