Ballet Quad Cities: The Nutcracker at Adler Theatre

BALLET QUAD CITIES is opening a new season with “The Nutcracker” — one of their beloved holiday traditions where their professional cast performs Tchaikovsky's classic holiday dance. Eagerly awaited by families and friends each year, the seasonal extravaganza thrills audiences with alluring original ballet choreography as a live orchestra draws its strings to delightful notes of holiday carols. Adapted from the original 1816 story and debuting as a ballet act in 1892, The Nutcracker chronicles the tale of young Clara who finds herself in another world where magical dancers, toys, and Sugar Plum Fairy come to life. One of his most recognizable and loved creations, The Nutcracker has seen several live-stage adaptations. Ballet Quad Cities’ production is one of the most remarkable ones out there. Dance, music, and delights, it’s all you could ever ask for this season.