Minnesota Ballet Theatre presents its 23rd annual production of Tchaikovsky's “The Nutcracker,” a timeless holiday tradition. This classical ballet performance is faithful to the original choreography by Marius Petipa, which first debuted in 1892 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The nonprofit production features professional guest performers and dedicated Minnesota Ballet School students, from the littlest snowflakes (pre-school) to the graceful snow queen (high school).