Ballet Tucson's The Nutcracker

Ballet Tucson brings The Nutcracker to the Tucson stage in partnership with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, a collaboration that has become a local holiday tradition. The production pairs classical ballet with lavish sets and costumes, while Tchaikovsky's score is performed live by the symphony.

As Tucson's resident professional ballet company, Ballet Tucson fills the stage with its own dancers—from principals and soloists to the corps de ballet. The company has roots in Southern Arizona, and this Nutcracker is very much a homegrown production. For families and ballet-goers, it's a warm way to spend an evening during the holidays.