Moscow Ballet's GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER to Return to Fox Theatre, 12/21

Celebrate the beauty of the holidays with the Moscow Ballet's acclaimed Great Russian Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, December 21 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; locally presented by Fifth Third Bank.

Tickets (start at $28) go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, The Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge) at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more by calling Olympia Entertainment's Group Sales at (313) 471-3099. Seniors 65+, Military and AAA discounts are available at the Fox Theatre box office with appropriate identification.

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is the holiday tradition for families in over 70 North American cities. Exclusive to the Great Russian Nutcracker is the "Dove of Peace", with a 20 foot wingspan and created by two dancers moving as one; Russian folk legends Father Christmas/Ded Moroz and Snow Maiden/Snegurochka, who escort Masha and Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Peace and Harmony; life-sized Matrushka Dolls and whimsical 10 foot tall silk puppets. New in 2014 is an authentic Russian Christmas puppet play and Masha's magical Toy Cabinet. Wearing intricately detailed costumes, many with shimmering Swarovski crystals, the award-winning principal dancers and corps de ballet bring Tchaikovsky's master score and the holiday season to life.