Celebrate the Holiday Season with ‘The Nutcracker’ in Benton Harbor

Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker” at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. This December, the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet’s annual production of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” will be performed on stage at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Performances are Saturday, December 11 at 3 pm and 7 pm and Sunday, December 12 at 3 pm. It’s a spectacular holiday treat for the entire family!

When Clara receives a nutcracker on Christmas Eve, her dreams take her on a grand adventure. Follow Clara to the wondrous Land of Sweets, where a fantastic cast of characters awaits. Meet the Snow Queen, Sugar Plum Fairy, Cavalier, mischievous mice, brave toy soldiers, and of course—the Nutcracker.

With original choreography, awe-inspiring sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, "The Nutcracker" has become one of Northern Michigan's favorite holiday traditions. Come celebrate the holiday season with the CTAC School of Ballet dancers at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. A portion of the proceeds benefit the CTAC Dance Scholarship Fund.

Ticket pricing for the ballet performances is as follows: $35 Adult and $10 Student for the evening performance, and $30 Adult and $5 Student for the matinee performances. All tickets are selected and reserved; no general admission seats are available. Masks are required for this performance. The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is handling ticket sales for “The Nutcracker.” You may contact their offices by calling 231-439-2100 or visiting their website: www.greatlakescfa.org.

For more information about the ballet, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell Street, downtown Petoskey.