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 Peter Tchaikovsky, and the legendary choreographer Marius Petipa. Now the Nutcracker re-imagined by Polar Express author Chris Van Allsburg, with choreography by Val Caniparoli, returns to dazzle once more this year!

ABC's number-one entertainment show is hitting the road once more! Featuring some of the show's most popular competitors, this live tour will include recreating the most memorable routines from the program's previous seasons, as well as brand new never before seen dances! The line-up is set to include a host of famous names, as well as some favorites from the show!

Join West Michigan Youth Ballet as they stage their wonderful production of The Nutcracker at The Frauenthal Center on December 14!

Second star on the right and straight on til morning! Let Grand Rapids Ballet sweep you up on an adventure of pirates and pixies, flying pre-teens, mermaids, crocodiles and more as they stage this delightful adaptation of J.M Barrie's cherished tale this February. Choreographed by the renowned Septime Webre, it's a fabulous family-friendly production, full of glittering costumes, stunning sets and yes, they really fly!