The Nutcracker, the annual production staged by the Abilene Ballet Theatre, will be special this year as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

The ballet annually signals the beginning of the Christmas season in Abilene. Performance schedule follows:
Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m.

The following is a promotional blurb:
“Our 40th anniversary production of The Nutcracker ushers in the holiday season in Abilene as if a dream. Perhaps it is all a dream for Clara, who receives a magical Nutcracker at her family’s Christmas party and is transported into another world. Following a battle between scurrying mice, soldiers, and her Nutcracker hero in her living room under a giant Christmas tree, Clara is transported through a snowy forest to the Land of the Sweets, where she is greeted by dancing characters from all over the world. You won’t want to miss this beloved holiday classic!” Click here for more information.

Tickets start at $30 for adults, with discounts for seniors, military, students, and children. Click here for tickets.