The Nutcracker presented by The Conservatory returns to the Arend Arts Center stage December 20th at 7:00pm and 21st at 1:00pm & 7:00pm for the 12th annual production of the heartwarming classic set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score. Described as a “community treasure,” The Nutcracker is Northwest Arkansas’s most beloved holiday tradition featuring a community cast of 164 dance students, 16 adult character artists and 9 professional Guest Artists, 6 of whom are local professional artists with NWA Ballet Theatre.

Join The Conservatory for an enchanted evening with Clara as she receives her most treasured Christmas gift, a Nutcracker doll. Follow along as the Nutcracker comes to life in a dream, and saves Clara from the grip of the evil Rat Queen and her mice minions with the help of an infantry of toy soldiers. Continue with Clara and the Nutcracker prince as they journey through the wintry Snow Forest and into the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her magical Land of Sweets.

Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 21st at 8:00am via Stubs. net. We expect three sold out performances, so click the link below to purchase yours today!