Holiday Magic On Sale Now as Wharton Welcomes THE NUTCRACKER this Winter

Photo Courtesy of World Ballet Company

EAST LANSING, MI— This holiday season, experience The Nutcracker with World Ballet Company. Witness the holiday magic with a live orchestra in person at Wharton Center on Wednesday, December 16, and Thursday, December 17, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 14, at 10AM, at the Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON.

Follow Marie on a magical Christmas Eve journey as her beloved Nutcracker comes to life, sweeping her into a dreamworld of swirling snowflakes, battling mice, and the dazzling Kingdom of Sweets.

World Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker is a holiday spectacle for all ages. Featuring a live orchestra, 40 world-class dancers, over 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes, and lavish hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding ballet captures the heart and imagination from the opening notes to the final bow.

Based in Los Angeles and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, World Ballet Company presents the most beloved and iconic ballets of our time in cities nationwide. Driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone, performances appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. The company attracts many international artists and comprises renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries. To date, World Ballet Company has traveled to more than 300 cities, reaching an audience of more than 500,000 fans.

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