Ann Arbor - Power Center for the Performing Arts - The Magic Continues.... Carol Radovic, Artistic Director, presents Ann Arbor Ballet Theatre's annual production of the Nutcracker Ballet with the Michigan Sinfonietta, Leo Najar, Conductor. Over 100 area dancers perform in this holiday tradition. In addition, local Suzuki students enchant our guests with  prelude entertainment in the lobby. A family event of the highest tradition!    Tickets available at all Ticket Master Outlets and the University of Michigan Union Ticket Office at (734) 763-TKTS. For more information please call (734) 668-1001.

Ann Arbor  -  The Moscow Ballet 
The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker.  For additional performance details and information please visit www.nutcracker.com

Brighton  -  Most of the time, serious ballet fans who live in smaller towns and cities just have to feel a little big-city envy. As a rule, it's the world's capitals that enjoy performances by ballet's top artists. That rule will be broken at the Brighton Performing Arts Center, when Russian Artists International, Ltd., and The Academy of Russian Classical Ballet, under the direction of Sergey and Jessica Rayevskiy, again present a very special production of The Nutcracker. 
          Over 80 dancers from Livingston, Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Washtenaw County will be joined by international guest artists, including Anton Korsakov, first soloist of the Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet Saint Petersburg Russia. Korsakov, who performed the role of Nutcracker Prince in last year's production, has been a member since of the Kirov Ballet since 1998.  Korsakov was a prizewinner at international ballet competitions in Russia (1998 ) and Finland (2001) and has toured extensively, dancing lead roles both in Russia and internationally in numerous ballets.  Also joining the cast is Lauren Strongin, graduate of the Kirov Academy of Ballet and Principal with The Sarasota Ballet
          The Nutcracker is holiday tradition for families across the country, and there is no better way to enjoy it than to attend the Russian Artists International's production!
Where:  Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI
Call:  810-299-4130

Chelsea - Chelsea High School Auditorium   - Experience the magic of The Nutcracker!  Youth Dance Theatre of Michigan is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing dance education and performance opportunities for youths aged 8-18.  Under the artistic direction of Wendi DuBois, YDT features over 70 youth dancers from Washtenaw, Jackson and Oakland counties.   Show dates are:
December 5, 2008 at 7pm
December 6, 2008 at 2pm
December 6, 2008 at 7pm
December 7, 2008 at 2pm
Chelsea High School Auditorium at 740 North Freer Road.     (734) 475-3070.  For more information, call (734) 475-3070 or visit our website: www.youthdancetheatre.org

Clawson -    The Rose Floyd Contemporary Civic Ballet Company  -  Nutcracker Presented by Rose Marie Floyd Civic Ballet Company.   Enter a realm of magic and wishes - come see the Nutcracker Ballet with its enchanting music and mesmerizing dancing.  The Rose Marie Floyd Contemporary Civic Ballet Company celebrates over 50 years with a enchanting performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet. There will be one evening show at 7:00 p.m. at Clawson High School, 101 John M Ave. 
          General admission tickets are on sale through the Contemporary Civic Ballet office at (248) 641 -9063 and at the box office on the day of the show or by using a form on the web at www.rosemariefloyd.com

Clinton Township - Macomb Center for the Performing Arts - www.macombballet.org The Macomb Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. 
For ticket information please call the Macomb Center Box Office at 586.286.2222 or visit them at www.macombcenter.com

East Lansing  -  Wharton Center  -  Award-winning choreographer and director Gregory M. George and the Children's Ballet Theatre of Michigan presents the holiday classic the "Nutcracker" in the Grand Hall of MSU's Wharton Center for Performing Arts. CBT is a non-profit organization drawing some of the best dancers ages 8-18 from mid-Michigan to perform full-length, elaborately staged, professionally directed classic and modern ballets.  For tickets, call the Wharton Center Box Office at 1-800-WHARTON. Visit us online at: www.cbtdance.org

East Lansing  - Michigan State University Fairchild Theatre ­  Internationally renowned choreographer and Artistic Director, Barbara Banasikowski Smith, and the Greater Lansing Ballet Company present the time-honored ballet of The Nutcracker at the historic Fairchild Theatre on the campus of Michigan State University.  Kip Strum, Principal Dancer of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Dorothy O'Shea Overbey of Ballet New York, join the talented young Company of mid-Michigan dancers to offer an unforgettable performance of this holiday classic.    Call (517) 372-9887. www.greaterlansingballet.org

Flint -  Flint Institute of Music presents its 30 anniversary Nutcracker.  Capture all the joy and magic of the season with this timeless ballet featuring professional dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem and students from the Flint School of Performing Arts. The Flint Symphony performs the unforgettable score to this charming holiday performance.
Get your tickets today!
Order Tickets online or call The Whiting Ticket Center at 888.8CENTER or 810.237.7333. For groups, call the FIM Audience Services Ticket Office at 810.2337.3122 or
800.395.4849 ext. 2.  www.thefim.com/nutcracker.asp 

Grand Rapids - DeVos Performance Hall 
Grand Rapids Ballet Company presents the Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall.  Share the magic and rekindle the tradition - or start a new one - as a cast of over 100 dancers, including many community children, brings this timeless classic to life. The Grand Rapids Symphony performs the beloved Tchaikovsky score during eleven enchanting performances. Tickets  available through the Ballet Box Office at 616-454-4771 x10 or Ticketmaster.   www.grballet.com

Kalamazoo - Ballet Arts Ensemble of Kalamazoo is Kalamazoo - Ballet Arts Ensemble of Kalamazoo is proud to present the full length production of The Nutcracker Ballet, under the direction of Cathleen Huling, and accompanied by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra directed by Barry Ross. The Nutcracker Ballet will be performed at Chenery Auditorium, 714 South Westnedge. 
Tickets can be purchased at Miller Auditorium, at the Epic Center downtown, by calling 269-387-2300, or online from a link on our website: http://balletarts.home.att.net/home.htm

Lake Orion - High School Performing Arts Center - The Mt. Zion School of Ballet, a non -profit arts outreach in Clarkston, will be presenting its season of the Nutcracker Ballet.  Mt. Zion's show is a variation of the traditional story of Nutcracker set to the wonderful music of Tchaikovsky.  All of the roles are danced by students of the School of Dance except the Cavalier, who is hired.    Expect exquisite costumes, fantastic scenery and props, amazing choreography, talented dancers, and warm memories of Christmas traditions.    Please call 248-620-4900 or visit www.mtzion.org/arts/dance/seasonal.htm  for more information.

Lansing - Wharton Center  -  Award-winning choreographer and director Gregory M. George and the Children's Ballet Theatre of Michigan presents the holiday classic the "Nutcracker" in the Grand Hall of MSU's Wharton Center for Performing Arts. CBT is a non -profit organization drawing some of the best dancers ages 8-18 from mid-Michigan to perform full-length, elaborately staged, professionally directed classic and modern ballets.  For tickets, call the Wharton Center Box Office at 1-800-WHARTON. Visit us online at: www.cbtdance.org

Muskegon - Edison Theatre -  Saint Louis Ballet  -  (314)935-6543

Port Huron - McMorran Auditorium (800)858-6166 - The Nutcracker Ballet Theatre Company, a 501 (c) (3) not for profit company, was formed for the sole purpose of producing this wonderful family tradition in Port Huron. We are a grass roots organization using students and professional dancers from all over southeastern Michigan and Ontario. It took us more than a year to prepare for our first production (1990) and we have successfully presented "The Nutcracker" Ballet every If there is further information that you would like, our e-mail address is: nutcrack@tir.com   nutcrack@tir.com , Phone: (810) 385- 4740, Fax: (810) 385-3350  

Ypsilanti –Ypsilanti Area Dancers presents its annual holiday performance.  YAD's Nutcracker, set to the famous score by P.I. Tchaikovsky, features over 70 dancers, magical sets, beautiful costumes, and special guest appearances by local dignitaries.  YAD, a ballet company formed in 1969, is a non-profit corporation comprised of dance students from Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and surrounding areas.  Celebrate the season and treat your friends and family to this enchanting holiday classic! For information about purchasing tickets please call Randazzo Dance at 734.477.9350.  Visit our website www.YpsilantiAreaDancers.com .