Ballet Chelsea presents The Nutcracker on Dec. 5-6, 2015 in Chelsea, Michigan

Classic holiday favorite for audiences young and old

Ballet Chelsea presents its 18th annual Nutcracker performance on December 5 & 6, 2015. This annual production is a full-length, narrated ballet, choreographed by Ballet Chelsea Artistic Director Wendi DuBois. Audiences young and old from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Jackson, Dexter, Saline, Canton, and all over southeastern Michigan return year after year for this family holiday favorite.

Accomplished area dancers delight audiences as they bring this classic story to life. From Christmas Eve festivities at the Stahlbaum’s, complete with godfather Drosselmeier and his charming mechanical dolls, to a fierce midnight battle, and on to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets, Ballet Chelsea’s dancers captivate audiences with their energy and artistry.

A special Sugar Plum Tea is offered on Sunday, December 6 at 12:30pm, prior to the 2pm matinee. At each show, the audience can stroll the sparkling Commons during intermission for gourmet chocolates and beverages, and browse our Snow Shop. The show will be performed at the Chelsea High School Performing Arts Complex, 740 N Freer Rd., Chelsea, Michigan.

Purchase Nutcracker Tickets

The Nutcracker is a seasonal family favorite in the Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan areas. Tickets may be purchased online, by phone or in person at the Ballet Chelsea Studios in Chelsea, Michigan. Ticket prices for adults is $20, and senior/student/child tickets are $15.

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Nutcracker Ballet

December 5 at 2pm & 7pm
December 6 at 2pm

Sugar Plum Tea tickets

Join us for a festive event prior to the Sunday matinee. The Sugar Plum Tea features fancy desserts and dancers mingling in costume. Dress for the occasion and bring your little Sugar Plum to this delightful addition to The Nutcracker.

December 6 at 12:30pm