Kentucky Ballet Theatre invites you to an enchanting realm this holiday season with its spectacular take on the cherished Christmas classic. Brimming with festive fantasy, and with stunning sets, glittering costumes, and choreography all set to Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, The Nutcracker is the ultimate holiday treat for all the family!

The extremely talented dancers of Ukraine's Grand Kyiv Ballet are back on the stage in North America, performing Tchaikovsky's must-see holiday classic The Nutcracker, but with a spectacular twist! In this glowing production, magnificent lights punctuate the costumes, sets and stage design to create a breathtaking visual treat; a true symphony of light! Originally written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Tchaikovsky's masterpiece score to the world-famous ballet received its debut over 130 years ago, in 1892. A truly timeless work, an evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family.

Marie receives a special gift from the toymaker, Herr Drosselmeyer, on Christmas Eve, but little does she know, the gift, a beautifully made Nutcracker, is under a spell, and at midnight, a mysterious transformation and epic battle ensues! So begins the wonders of The Nutcracker, the world's favorite festive ballet. Join the Lexington Theatre Company as they invite you to join Clara and co for a wondrous journey with dazzle, delights and dancing the whole family will fall for!