The 12th Annual Production of "The Nutcracker" presented by The Conservatory

Name: The 12th Annual Production of "The Nutcracker" presented by The Conservatory
Start: 2024-12-21T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Arend Art Center

Schedule

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024 at 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Arend Art Center | Bentonville, AR

The Nutcracker presented by The Conservatory returns to the Arend Arts Center stage December 20th and 21st for the 12th annual production of the heartwarming classic set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score. Described as a “community treasure,” The Nutcracker is Northwest Arkansas’ most beloved holiday tradition. This year's production features a community cast of 164 dance students, 16 adult character artists and 9 professional Guest Artists, 6 of whom are local professional artists with NWA Ballet Theatre.
Join The Conservatory for an enchanted 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 with Clara and the Nutcracker prince as they journey through the wintry Snow Forest and into the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her magical Land of Sweets.
Performances are Friday, December 20th at 7 PM and Saturday, December 21st at 1 PM & 7 PM.
Ticket prices range from $25-$40.