THE NUTCRACKER

DECEMBER 11, 2026 AT 7:00PM

DECEMBER 12, 2026 AT 2:00PM & 7:00PM

DECEMBER 13, 2026 AT 2:00PM

POTTER CENTER

COLLABORATION WITH BALLET CHELSEA

Ballet Chelsea proudly presents its 28th annual performance of The Nutcracker, a Christmas Eve tale about a young girl named Clara and her magical journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets. The Ballet Chelsea company artists and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra musicians will come together for the eighth year to present this annual full-length, narrated ballet.

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Tickets on Sale July 1, 2026

SUGAR PLUM TEA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2026 @12:00 PM
POTTER CENTER (ROBERT SNYDER DINING COMMONS)

Ballet Chelsea and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra invite kids and parents of all ages to the Sugar Plum Tea before the matinee performance of The Nutcracker. Enjoy a catered tea party with a character meet & greet, fun crafts, treats from the “Land of the Sweets,” watching company class onstage & more! Space is limited.

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