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Meet the Characters of Dracula

Unveiling the characters of David Nixon’s Dracula

This season, we are bringing back the beloved fan-favorite to Columbus. Before you join us, explore the intriguing characters that bring the tale of Dracula to life on stage.


Jonathan Harker

BalletMet performs David Nixon's ballet Dracula

A young lawyer engaged to Mina Murray. He arrives at Dracula’s castle to help with legal business and finds himself trapped inside as a prisoner. He falls under the spell of the Brides of Dracula and barely manages to escape with his life.

Dracula 

BalletMet performs David Nixon's ballet Dracula

A vampire who travels to England to find his wives. Upon meeting, he feels a deep connection with Mina Murray and is unable to feed on her, and she finds herself drawn to him.

Mina Murray

Jonathan Harker’s fiancée who awaits his return to England. She meets Dracula and finds herself inexplicably drawn to him, and him to her.

Lucy Westenra

BalletMet performs David Nixon's ballet Dracula

Mina’s best friend who has many potential suitors. She succumbs to Dracula’s lure and becomes his first victim.

Dr. Jack Seward

One of Lucy’s rejected suitors. He tries to save her life with blood transfusions but is too late. He joins the search to find Dracula and destroy him.

Arthur Holmwood

Engaged to Lucy. He tries to save her life along with Dr. Seward but to no avail. He joins the hunt to track down Count Dracula and take his revenge.

Dr. Abraham Van Helsing

After learning of Dracula’s hideout, Van Helsing leads the men to free Mina from Dracula’s grasp and rid the world of his evil.

The Brides of Dracula

BalletMet performs David Nixon's ballet Dracula

The seductive Brides of Dracula live in the castle with the Count and want to feed upon Harker’s blood.


Now that you have met the most important characters from Dracula, it is time to see the show! Get your tickets to see David Nixon’s Dracula, opening at the Davidson Theatre on October 25 – November 2, 2024.