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This Christmas give your family the gift of Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and Christmas magic. With world-class artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and soaring birds, don’t miss your chance to ring in the holidays with this acclaimed Christmas extravaganza. Celebrate this cherished holiday tradition and relive the dream with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is a Christmas story and a folk tale. It is appropriate for all ages. The performance features 36 Russian dancers performing amazing dance moves. There are life-sized Russian Nesting Dolls, a 15ft tall Rat King with red blinking eyes, falling snow and more effects. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker features a 2-person Dove of Peace with a 20ft wingspan opening Act II in the Land of Peace and Harmony, exclusive to Moscow Ballet.
Tickets $29 and up. All ages must have a ticket. The performance is 2 hours long which includes a 20 minute intermission.
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