Presented by PNC Bank, The Nutcracker transports audiences into the magic of the holiday. Following Claras imagination come vividly to life, from the battle with the Rat King to the beauty of the Land of the Sweets, each scene brims with charm, warmth, and a sense of wonder. Set to Tchaikovskys ever familiar score performed live, our ballet unfolds with illustrious choreography and richly detailed costumes and sets. Featuring Live Music. Everyone that enters the theater is required to have a ticket regardless of age.