It wouldn’t be Christmas without Clara dancing through her fantastical dream, accompanied by a dashing prince who conquers the dastardly Mouse King! Charlottesville Ballet presents The Nutcracker, with live music from the Charlottesville Symphony conducted by Benjamin Rous, and collaborations with Cantate Children’s and Youth Choir and Central Virginia Ballet. Audiences of all ages can revel in this seasonal classic, with memorable melodies and expertly choreographed scenes. You know the characters. You know the score.
Saturday 12/21–Sunday 12/22. Prices and times vary. Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd. charlottesvilleballet.org