The Charlotte Youth Ballet brings to the stage its 30th annual holiday classic production of Tchaikosvky's The Nutcracker. The story opens as the Stahlbaum family welcomes friends and family to their annual Christmas gala. Their grand home is adorned with festive decorations, at the center o which is a spectacular Christmas tree. When the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer arrives baring gifts, all the children are enchanted by the mechanical Nutcracker that he gives to young Clara. Fritz, in a fit of jealousy, grabs the Nutcracker from his sister and as it crashes to the floor... the magic begins! For more information, CLICK HERE.