The Classic Nutcracker at The O'Shaughnessy Auditorium

(Saint Paul, MN) Ballet Minnesota will reignite the passion for this Christmas holiday tradition with their 37th beloved production of the Classic Nutcracker at The O’Shaughnessy, on the campus of St. Catherine’s University, Dec. 19-21, 2025. The much-beloved Special guest soloist, Violeta Angelova, returns this season to perform the pas de deux in the signature role of Sugar Plum Fairy with Benji Pearson as the Cavalier. More than 100 students from Classical Ballet Academy round out this large cast. The performances take place on the campus of St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph Ave., Saint Paul, Dec. 19-21, 2025. Ticket prices range from $20 to $47 with discounts for seniors and groups. Purchase online at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University, or call the box office at 651-690-6700. The public performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21.