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A Holiday Must-See!
It wouldn't be Christmas in Austin without The Nutcracker! Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker is the longest-running production of the seasonal classic in the state of Texas. Stephen Mills' take on this enchanting tale features a cast of hundreds of dancers, making it a truly open experience for all ages to enjoy! Spectacular sets and Stephen Mills' choreography mean that this work is as fresh and light as ever. As always, the company will dance to Tchaikovsky's score, performed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
What Is The Nutcracker About?
We open on Christmas Eve, in the Stahlbaum house. There is music and presents and food, and the three Stahlbaum children are beside themselves with joy at the wonder of it all. There's danger on the horizon though, heralded by the arrival at the door of local magician Drosselmeyer. He brings gifts for the children, including a wooden nutcracker. This is just the start of an adventure which will lead our characters into a war between mice and gingerbread men and through the Land of Sweets.