The Nutcracker returns to Anchorage

The Nutcracker returns after a three-year hiatus to bring the holiday magic back this Thanksgiving weekend. For over 30 years,

For the 31st presentation of this tradition, Anchorage Concert Association is bringing back the Eugene Ballet to perform with young Alaska dancers and Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.

Eugene Ballet’s production features sets, costumes, and special effects accompanied by live music from the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and more than 80 local children coordinated by Alaska Dance Theatre. With Willam Christensen’s historic choreography and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, many families will kick off the holiday season with this timeless classic.

ConocoPhillips Alaska sponsors The Nutcracker and supports a community dress rehearsal for clients of local social service organizations. More than 1,000 people will experience the magic of this treasured ballet for free, thanks to support from ConocoPhillips.

The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet is Nov. 25-27 in the Atwood Concert Hall at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Presented by Anchorage Concert Association. Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alaska. Tickets available at the CenterTix box office (263-ARTS) and anchorageconcerts.org.