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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Old National Centre in IndianapolisTue, Dec 15, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is a Arts & Theatre / Dance / Dance event at Old National Centre in Indianapolis.
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Tchaikovsky's classic ballet returns to the stage in this production. Set on Christmas Eve, the story follows a young girl as she receives a Nutcracker doll and journeys through a magical world of dancing sweets. The ballet's famous score, including the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, has made it a holiday staple.
Since its 1892 premiere, The Nutcracker has been performed by many ballet companies, especially in North America. This performance continues that tradition, offering a festive experience for all ages.
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What is the story of The Nutcracker?
The ballet is set on Christmas Eve and follows a young girl's magical adventure with a Nutcracker doll.
Who composed the music?
The music was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, is an 1892 two-act classical ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, set on Christmas Eve at the foot of a Christmas tree in a child's imagination featuring a Nutcracker doll. The plot is an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's 1844 short story The Tale of a Nutcracker, itself a retel
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Old National Centre in Indianapolis
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Old National Centre in Indianapolis
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