Journey to the Land of the Sweets in New Jersey Youth Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre

No holiday season is quite as special without "The Nutcracker." Join Clara, the Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy for New Jersey Youth Ballet's family adaptation of the timeless Tchaikovsky classic at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times for this magical production are: Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on Mercer's West Windsor campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Even the youngest theater goers will enjoy this fully-narrated, one-hour ballet set to the famous Tchaikovsky score. It's abridged and yet complete - with a large cast of dancers in beautiful costumes and scenery full of warmth and wonder. At the conclusion of the show, children and parents are invited up on stage to meet their favorite characters, who will be available to sign autographs.

New Jersey Youth Ballet is based at the Dance Connection in Hillsborough, NJ. It was founded in 2007 by David Kieffer, who has extensive experience as a teacher, dancer and choreographer.

Tickets for "The Nutcracker" are $16 for adults, and $14 for seniors and children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking is available next to the theater. For a complete listing of adult and children's events, visit the Kelsey website or call the box office for a brochure.

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