Engage Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 | 6:00PM TICKETS* $17 Students A SWEET HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! This performance is a 60 minute adaptation of the classic holiday tale. Join Clara at her annual Christmas Eve party at the Staulbaum house enjoying a night full of celebration, dancing, and magic! As the party comes to a close Clara sneaks downstairs to find her precious new Nutcracker doll and falls asleep dreaming of her wonderful evening. Clara, startled awake by a group of mischievous mice, takes on an exciting journey with Drosselmeyer and her precious Nutcracker. Battling a life-size mouse Queen, slipping & sliding with snowmen & dazzling Snow Queen, and then flying off on an enchanted crystal sleigh to meet the Queen of the Angels, Clara visits the Land of Sweets in an adventure not to be missed this holiday season! Nutcracker is co-produced by Engage Dance Academy and Raue Center For The Arts. Recommended: ALL AGES This performance is sponsored by: —— Processing Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software. Facility Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue. Premium Seat Fee – $6 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart. Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org. Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
$25 Adults
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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