The Schuylkill Ballet Theatre is proud to present its 45th Anniversary of “The Nutcracker!”

Come join Clara as she receives a special gift from her Godfather Drosselmeyer. Clara’s enchanting dream begins with an impressive mice and soldier battle, then drifts off to the Snow Pine Forest and through the Kingdom of Sweets, with lots of magic along the way.

The timeless classic is set for Friday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Schuylkill Haven Area High School Auditorium.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the organization’s ticket store and ordering online at http://www.schuylkillballet.com/ticket-store; or by calling the ticket line at 570-617-5616. Accommodations can be made for large groups.

The Schuylkill Ballet Theatre is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering youth of Schuylkill County in the art of dance. The company strives to culturally enhance the lives of the citizens of Schuylkill County and surrounding areas by producing affordable productions of full-length ballets during the months of November and April.

An open house will be held for any interested dancers to take a free class, meet staff, and find out more information. The open house will take place on Dec. 8 at Vivian’s Dance Studio in Schuylkill Haven. Contact Janet at 570-617-5616 or email info@schuylkillballet.com.