The Grand Kyiv Ballet presents: The Nutcracker

Mon, Dec 29 • 7:00 PM

Palace of Fine Arts

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Join the Grand Kyiv Ballet on an unforgettable journey into a world of dreams, magic and triumph over evil. The Grand Kyiv Ballet, featuring prestigious ballet dancers from Ukraine, invites you to a heartwarming experience that has thrilled audiences on the world's stages for years. In this enchanting tale, a young girl befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve, embarking on a fantastical journey to a magical kingdom filled with dancing sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers, and whimsical characters. Through their adventures, she learns that love, imagination, and kindness can overcome adversity and create wonder in our lives.

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