A special event for all the family arrives at the Louisville Palace this Christmas! Presented by MAGIC INC. (Making Art Grow in Children) Nutcracker in a Nutshell is a specially curated children-friendly version of the ballet classic, The Nutcracker. With a shorter run time and performed by some of the local area's most talented young dancers, Nutcracker in a Nutshell is the perfect way to introduce your little ones to this holiday treat!

Louisville Ballet promises you a holiday to remember! Follow Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as they lead you through the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy. It's a treat for the whole family; this enchanting Kentucky production of Val Caniparoli's classic favorite is one you won't want to miss for another year of magic!

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

With over 50 dancers representing 10 countries, the World Ballet Company is committed to staging the world's most cherished ballets, retaining the grand style, costumes, and sets that help to make them magical experiences for everyone! With Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score and iconic choreography, there is no finer example than Swan Lake, presented by the company on tour.