The first staged performance of The Nutcracker took place in St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 18, 1892, and was a collaborative effort between the great composer Tchaikovsky and the legendary choreographer Marius Petipa. Now the Nutcracker re-imagined by Polar Express author and Grand Rapids and native Chris Van Allsburg, with choreography by Val Caniparoli, returns to dazzle once more this year!

The enchanted world of Hans Christian Anderson is brought to life by Ukraine's finest, with the Grand Kyiv Ballet's latest production The Snow Queen! Set to the music of Grieg, Mozart, Vivaldi and Massenet, discover a tale of bravery, love, and friendship this winter that'll delight the whole family!

The glorious Gilded Age shines brightly in the the World Ballet Company's world premiere production of F. Scott Fitzgerald's cherished novel! Let the elegant costumes and sumptuous sets whisk you back to the Jazz Age where the mystery of self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby captures the imaginations of the well-heeled West Egg community.