The Nutcracker
Location: Manhattan Arts Center
12/4/2026
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Music: Tchaikovsky
Directed By Sam DeChant, In Collaborations with K-State School of Dance, and Washington Dance Studio.
Performances: December 4th - 13th
Set on Christmas Eve at the foot of a Christmas Tree in a child's imagination, featuring a Nutcracker Doll. It follows young Clara, who receives a nutcracker doll from her godfather Drosselmeyer at a Christmas party. The doll comes to life, fights the Mouse King, and takes Clara on a magical journey to the Land of Sweet
al ballet reimagined to feature Manhattan's various dance programs. Using the original music by Tchaikovsky each dance studio will be featured using original choreography. Dancers of all ages will be showcased in this classic Christmas story!
