The sweetest of all holiday traditions returns as Gwinnett Ballet Theatre presents its 45th annual production of The Nutcracker featuring a live orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's beloved score. Step into a world of magic and wonder as Clara's Christmas Eve dream comes to life through breathtaking dancing, dazzling costumes, and unforgettable holiday spectacle. At the stroke of midnight, Drosselmeyer's magic transforms the party into an unforgettable adventure as an army of mice appears, the Christmas tree grows before your eyes, and Clara's beloved Nutcracker springs to life. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Mouse King and journey through the shimmering Land of Snow to the enchanting Kingdom of the Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy awaits. A treasured holiday tradition for generations of families across Gwinnett and Metro Atlanta, The Nutcracker is filled with spectacular scenery, larger-than-life characters, and the timeless magic of the season.