"The Nutcracker"

"The New York Times" called Ballet Arizona's production of "The Nutcracker" "one of the three finest" in the country. Lovers of ballet, lovers of the holidays or simply lovers of pure, thrilling spectacle flock each year to the Tchaikovsky classic. Filled with enchanted toys, mischievous mice and sugar plum fairies, the tale of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince has enraptured generations of children and adults. Now Ballet Arizona returns with its traditional yet dynamic version of "The Nutcracker", which is charged with the stunning choreography of Ib Andersen, the company's acclaimed artistic director. Create a new holiday tradition -- or relive memories of holidays past -- with Tchaikovsky's immortal "The Nutcracker".