The Nutcracker is one of the Christmas season's most iconic stories, a tale of adventure and magic, and a favorite among audiences young and old. With over 100 performers, glittering sets and costumes, and beautiful choreography set to Tchaikovsky's evocative score, this is one Christmas outing the whole family will love!

The world famous performers of the Shanghai Ballet land in North America this year with a gloriously romantic work which has been described as China's Romeo and Juliet. The Butterfly Lovers, choreographed by Xin Lili and with music by Xu Jiangquan, is a work which beautifully blends the masterful art of ballet with the glorious poetry of traditional Chinese folklore, in a production guaranteed to delight.