See "The Nutcracker" by Minnesota Ballet with Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra Nov. 30, Dec. 1 at Rozsa Center

A scene from The Nutcracker, with the Minnesota Ballet, to be performed Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo courtesy Rozsa Center)

HOUGHTON -- The snowflakes, the beloved Christmas music, the magical tale: Come to the Rozsa Center to experience the timeless Christmas tradition that is the Nutcracker ballet! Minnesota Ballet and Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (KSO) (with Joel Neves conducting) will present a fully-staged production, with live orchestra, of Tchaikovsky's enchanting Nutcracker ballet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1.

Filled with mischievous mice, twirling treats, and shimmering snowflakes, the tale of Clara and her Nutcracker prince promises special Christmas memories. Aspiring young dancers from many area schools have also been training and rehearsing for their upcoming performances of The Nutcracker. There will be a pre-performance interview in the Rozsa Lobby with Conductor Joel Neves and the dancers and director of the Minnesota Ballet each night!

Young dancers from area schools will join the Minnesota Ballet dancers for the Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 performances of The Nutcracker at the Rozsa Center. (Photo courtesy Rozsa Center)

Young dancers with the Superior School of Dance will take the stage with the professionals from the Minnesota Ballet to create this magical Christmas fairytale, along with Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets are on sale now, $28 for adults, $12 for youth. Special for the Nutcracker performances, a $64 "family package" includes two adults and two youth tickets; and additional youth tickets can be added on for $8 each. No charge for Michigan Tech students with the Experience Tech fee. Advance reserved seating is now available -- please order tickets early! Tickets are available by phone at (906) 487-2073, online at Rozsa.mtu.edu, in person at the Central Ticketing Office in the Student Development Complex, or at the Rozsa Box Office the evening of the performance. Please note the Rozsa Box Office only opens two hours prior to performances. 

This performance is supported by Minnesota Public Radio, WGGL, and with support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Minnesota Ballet, Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra, local student dancers to perform "The Nutcracker" Dec. 4, 5 at Rozsa Center

The Rozsa Center will present The Nutcracker by the Minnesota Ballet, the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and local student dancers Dec. 4 and 5. (Photo courtesy Rozsa Center)

HOUGHTON -- The snowflakes, the beloved Christmas music, the magical tale: Come to the Rozsa Center to experience the timeless Christmas tradition that is The Nutcracker ballet! Minnesota Ballet and Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (with Joel Neves conducting) will present a fully-staged production, with live orchestra, of Tchaikovsky's enchanting Nutcracker ballet at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5.

The performance is presented with support by Minnesota Public Radio.

Student dancers from many area schools, including Houghton, Hancock, Baraga, Lake Linden-Hubbell, C-L-K, Michigan Tech, Gogebic CC and others will take the stage to create this magical Christmas fairytale with the Minnesota Ballet and Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now: $25 for adults, $10 for youth.

Special for The Nutcracker performances only, a $55 "family package" includes two adults and two youth tickets. Additional youth tickets can be added on for $6 each. No charge for Michigan Tech students with a Student ID/ Experience Tech fee. Advance reserved seating is now available. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 487-2073, online, in person at the Central Ticketing Office in the Student Development Complex or at the Rozsa Box Office the evening of the performance.