Horiuchi's version of The Nutcracker, on the vast Touhill stage, incorporates spectacular effects such as glitter, smoke and pyrotechnics as well as new effects and choreography each year to make it fresh and new. This magical adventure, appropriate for all ages, features the professional company along with students from the St. Louis Ballet School – and special surprise guests in the comic role of Mother Ginger. A holiday tradition in St. Louis!