Classical Arts Entertainment will present The Nutcracker, performed by International Ballet Stars, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in Leach Theatre.

This family-friendly ballet features all-new, hand-painted sets, more than 200 costumes, and a cast of ballet artists from 12 countries. The production includes Tchaikovsky’s iconic music and notable scenes such as “Waltz of the Snowflakes,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Waltz of the Flowers.” The performance is presented in two acts with one intermission and is recommended for audiences ages 3 and older.

Ticket pricing is tiered based on seating location:

• Center section seats, located closer to the center aisle, are $65.
• Side section seats, located farther from the center, are $45.
• Students will receive a 20% discount on ticket when they use the coupon code ‘SUGARPLUM’

View seating chart for the event.

For more information and ticket purchases, visit the Leach Theatre website.