Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Ballet West’s cherished production of The Nutcracker at the Browning Center at Weber State University. As America’s first and longest-running version of this holiday classic, the performance brings timeless choreography and wonderful festive charm to Ogden every Thanksgiving weekend. Families and dance lovers alike can enjoy the incredible talent of Utah’s finest professional dancers sharing the stage with more than seventy children per performance.

Delight in the enchanting story accompanied by fifty musicians from the Ballet West Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky live in the pit. From the classic Christmas Eve party and the battle with the Mouse King to the stunning snowfall scene and the Land of the Sweets, this wonderful production offers a memorable experience for first-timers and lifelong fans alike.

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