The Montgomery Ballet presents the 33rd Annual production of The Nutcracker, the world’s most loved Christmas story! A Montgomery tradition since 1976, “The Nutcracker” promises to delight all ages with brilliant dancing, magical scenery, and colorful costumes. There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than spending an afternoon indulging in the spun sugar fantasy of a little girl named Clara and her amazing Nutcracker. Evening performances will be ay 7:30pm on Friday & Saturday, December 18 & 19. Special children's matinees will be at 2:30pm on Saturday & Sunday, December 19 & 20. Following the matinees, children will be whisked away to The Sugar Plum Fairy’s Christmas Party! Children will enter a magical setting to meet and mingle with The Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier, the Dew Drop Fairy, Clara and other Nutcracker favorites, who will be on hand to meet and greet the children, and sign autographs. Children can have photographs taken with their favorite Nutcracker character and will receive festive party favors!