Your holiday dream begins with this sparkling treat, created by Allen Fields. At a party in her family’s elegant Manhattan townhouse a century ago, Clara receives a wooden nutcracker, who past midnight grows to life size to lead his toy soldiers against mice warriors. With Clara’s help, the Nutcracker triumphs and magically turns into a prince. Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, led by the Ice Fairy, to wondrous places of enchantment. “Gorgeous” Central Park, where snowflakes whirl. Exotic lands of Asian, Arabian, Spanish, and Russian dancers. Mother Ginger with her winsome troupe of gingerbread children. The regal Sugar Plum Fairy. Beautiful flowers led by the Dew Drop Fairy.

Date: December 7 – 9, 2012
Time: Fri & Sat 7p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m.
Price: $13 – $42

Go to the website for more information:  http://minnesotaballet.org/performances/nutracker-test/