Premiered in 1892, Russia, the Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A. Hoffman and music composed by Tchaikovsky.

Tucson's only professional ballet company, Ballet Tucson presents the story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads.

"The Nutcracker" Friday, Saturday & Sunday Centennial Hall 621-3341