This event is in the past.It took place on December 16, 2025 at Michigan Theater.




Step into a lavish production where 40 dancers, 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes, and hand-painted sets bring Marie's Christmas Eve adventure to life. Tchaikovsky's score swells through the Michigan Theater as snowflakes swirl and the Sugar Plum Fairy takes the stage.
family-friendly
lavish production
Tchaikovsky score
40 professional dancers
Tips
🎄"turn a December night into a true holiday outing" (Exploring Metro Detroit)
🎭"sit a little farther back...to get a better view of dancers feet if you're on the shorter side"
⏱️20-minute intermission at the 1-hour mark
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Old Fourth Ward




Step into a lavish production where 40 dancers, 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes, and hand-painted sets bring Marie's Christmas Eve adventure to life. Tchaikovsky's score swells through the Michigan Theater as snowflakes swirl and the Sugar Plum Fairy takes the stage.
family-friendly
lavish production
Tchaikovsky score
40 professional dancers
Tips
🎄"turn a December night into a true holiday outing" (Exploring Metro Detroit)
🎭"sit a little farther back...to get a better view of dancers feet if you're on the shorter side"
⏱️20-minute intermission at the 1-hour mark
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