Champaign Urbana Ballet
E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless tale—complete with enchanted toys, a princely hero, and fanciful figures—comes to life in this showcase of community talent. This holiday tradition sparkles with exquisitely handcrafted costumes and magical moments.
This year’s production will be performed to recorded music.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Tyron Festival Theater
Friday, December 3rd, 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 4th, 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 4th, 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 5th, 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 5th, 6:00 PM
See the Krannert Center website for more details and to purchase tickets.
Books about Tchaikovsky.
Recordings of Tchaikovsky's ballets.
Books about Ballet.
Books about Russian Ballet.
Books about Russian Music.
The Nutcracker. Op. 71. by 
The Nutcracker by 
Russians on Russian Music, 1880-1917 by 
Ballet 101: a Complete Guide to Learning and Loving the Ballet by 
