Artistic director David Wilcox's The Nutcracker brims with special effects, including flying dancers and sleighs. He also attracts top notch dancers to augment his ballet students. This year's production features three finalists from television's So You Think You Can Dance? plus a full symphony orchestra.

Wed., Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m., 2009

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