World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker

Schedule

Wed Dec 17 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, United States, Michigan 48824 | East Lansing, MI

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Holidays begin with the Nutcracker!
The favorite Christmas classic is returning to Wharton Center.
World Ballet Company presents Nutcracker LIVE on stage, featuring a cast of 40 professional ballet dancers. Join us for the thrilling Christmas night adventure to the Land of Sweets. Enjoy a family-friendly experience accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, over 150 radiant hand-crafted costumes and lavish hand-painted sets. See the iconic Waltz of Flowers, and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, meet Mother Ginger and Drosselmeyer.
“…shimmering costumes, snowy hand-painted sets, and elegant choreography.” —San Diego Magazine
About World Ballet Company
The World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries. To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 280 cities, reaching an audience of more than 500,000, many of whom are first-time attendees to a ballet.
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750 E Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI, United States, Michigan 48824

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Wharton Center for Performing Arts

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