NWA Ballet Theatre’s professional dancers will be featured in NWA Conservatory of Classical Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker!

Join the magic

The Nutcracker, presented by the conservatory, returns to the Arend Arts Center stage on December 20th and 21st for the 12th annual production of the heartwarming classic set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Described as a “community treasure,” this Nutcracker is Northwest Arkansas’ most beloved holiday tradition. With a community cast of over 200 dance students and adult character artists and featuring the professional guest artists of NWA Ballet Theatre and others, YOU DO NOT want to miss this holiday classic for you and your family!

Join us for an enchanting evening with Clara as she receives her most treasured Christmas gift, a Nutcracker doll. Follow along as the Nutcracker comes to life in a dream and saves Clara from the grip of the evil Rat Queen and her mice minions with the help of an infantry of toy soldiers. Continue to journey with Clara and the Nutcracker prince through the wintry Snow Forest and into the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her magical Land of Sweets.

Tickets go on sale Monday, October 16th. Ticket prices are $25-$35 for reserved seating. Lap children ages 4 and under will not need a ticket. We expect to sell out all shows, so act quickly to guarantee your seat at Northwest Arkansas' beloved Christmas tradition!