Local talent puts on Nutcracker Ballet in Visalia

Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Local talent puts on Nutcracker Ballet in Visalia
A Christmas classic is coming to life in the South Valley.

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Christmas classic is coming to life in the South Valley.

The Nutcracker Ballet directed by the Theater Arts Alliance is making its debut this weekend.

Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet and is one of the most famous ballet's the world. In the story line, the magic begins on Christmas Eve, when a young girl named Clara falls asleep after a party at her home and dreams herself into a fantastic world where toys and magic become larger than life. Her beloved Nutcracker comes to life and defends her from the Mouse King, then is turned into a prince after Clara saves his life.

This is the first time in over a decade that a local, full ballet of the Nutcracker has performed in Visalia.

Local talent puts on Nutcracker Ballet in Visalia

The Nutcracker (Thanksgiving Weekend)

Friday, November 27 at 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 28 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 800.838.3006 or visiting theaterartsalliance.com