Akron - Akron Civic Theater  - Children's Ballet Theatre, (CBT), under the artistic direction of Christine Meneer enters into its fourteenth season of performing the holiday classic, the Nutcracker, at the beautiful Akron Civic Theatre.  Children as young as age three will sit mesmerized on the edge of their seats as they watch Clara's journey unfold. Voted one of the best holiday shows in Akron!  Create a family tradition this year.  Tickets are on sale now at the Akron Civic Box Office: 330-253-2488 and 330-972-7570 or Ticketmaster 330-945-9400.   Visit our website at www.childrensballettheatre.org  for video clips and special promotions.

Akron  -  Akron Civic Theater  -  Ballet Theatre of Ohio
Ballet Theatre of Ohio (BTO) Performs Holiday Classic , under the artistic direction of Christine Meneer, celebrates its fifteenth year of presenting the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at the Akron Civic Theatre for seven performances, November 24 – December 2.  BTO's Nutcracker continues to draw both young and old audiences into the charming tale of a child's magical Christmas gift.  Each dazzling performance is brought to life by a highly talented cast of dancers accompanied by Tchaikovsky's spectacular musical score.  The exquisite artistry of the costumes and sets provides the perfect framework for the dancers as they bring this wonderful story to life in this must-see performance.  Last year, BTO's Nutcracker was voted the number one holiday shows in Akron by the Akron Beacon Journal's Reader Poll.  Last year over 12,000 people experienced the magic!!
     Tickets are available at the Akron Civic Theatre Box Office (330-253-2488), or through TicketMaster at (330-945-9400).  Log onto BTO's website  www.BalletTheatreOhio.org  to receive a special discount ticket offer and to view video clips from past performances.  Doors open one hour prior to each performance.  Plan to arrive early and visit with Santa and the Nutcracker.  Create a holiday tradition; take your family to see The Nutcracker!!
     Ballet Theatre of Ohio will host "Breakfast with Clara, The Nutcracker and Santa" at the Four Points by Sheraton Akron West, 3150 W. Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44333.   Please call the BTO office at 330-688-6065 for more information, or log onto www.BalletTheatreOhio.org   for a printable order form.  Reservations are required and seating is limited.

Ashtabula - Ballet Theatre Ashtabula, "The Nutcracker"  This holiday ballet is fun for the whole family! Join Clara as she dreams of Sugar Plum Fairies, Dancing Snowflakes, and a battle between the evil Mouse King and her beloved Nutcracker Prince. Featuring the students of the Ballet School at the Arts Center, this holiday classic is a great way to get into the spirit of the season!
Artistic Director: Shelagh Dubsky
Where: Main stage of the Ashtabula Arts Center
Phone: (440)964-3396 www.ashartscenter.org

Cincinnati - Music Hall The Cincinnati Ballet's annual Nutcracker performances are held in Cincinnati's historic Music Hall.  Call (513) 621-5282 for ticket information. - Cincinnati Ballet

Cincinnati  – The Moscow Ballet 
The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker.  For additional performance details and information please visit www.nutcracker.com 

Columbus - BalletMet -
Fantasy comes to life before your very eyes--a Christmas tree that grows 20 feet, a roaring dragon, Mother Ginger and her feisty brood and Herr Drosselmeyer's magic sack of gifts that has a life all its own. The Nutcracker captures all the wonder and childlike joy of the season with beautiful dancing, live music by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, opulent scenery, and touches of humor that make the ballet as delightful for grown-ups as it is for children.    On the web at: www.balletmet.org or by phone at: (619) 229-4848

Cleveland - The Nutcracker at the The Playhouse Square Center  www.playhousesquare.com

Cuyahoga Falls - Cuyahoga Falls High School Auditorium  -  The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet  For tickets and information please call: (330)996-1100 or visit us on the web at: www.cvyb.org  

Dayton -  Dayton Ballet presents the Nutcracker at The Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center at One West Second St. Dayton, Ohio 45402
web address: www.daytonballet.org  Ticket phone number: 937-228-3630

Elyria - Ohio Dance Theatre's seventh annual production of The Nutcracker will be presented in the Stocker Center Theatre, Lorain County Community College, 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria
This holiday favorite is the wondrous story of a magical journey through a young girl's imagination.  Complete with a tree that grows, battling mice and extraordinary dancers this visual and musical production should become part of everyone's holiday tradition.  Ohio Dance Theatre's colorful and fanciful production is a special treat for all ages, and is especially appealing to ballet lovers who cherish the company's first-rate performance.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-440-774-6077 or 1-440-366-4040.  Visa and MasterCard are accepted.  www.ohiodancetheatre.org

Gallipolis - Ariel Theater - Mid Ohio Valley Ballet Company presents The Classic, "The Nutcracker Ballet"   www.movballet.com  Phone: 800-882-1148

Highland Hills – For nearly 2 Decades, Great Lakes Festival Ballet, using professional and pre-professional dancers, has been bringing the Nutcracker tradition to families in the Mahoning Valley.  Children young and old will enjoy the adventures of Clara as she dreams about the Nutcracker prince and travels to the Land of Sweets.  While there, Clara encounters many treats, including a Peppermint Stick, Waltzing Flowers and a wondrous Sugar Plum Fairy.  Make this a glorious performance a holiday tradition for your family.
Highland Hills -Tri-C College East, 4250 Richmond Rd,  Highland Hills, OH 44122-6104
Tickets – on-line at http://tickets.com/

Mansfield - Renaissance Theater - The Ashland Regional Ballet will present "The Nutcracker"  at the Renaissance Theater in Mansfield, Oh. Ashland Regional Ballet is a pre-professional ballet company.  www.ashlandregionalballet.org

Marietta - Marietta High School Auditorium - Mid Ohio Valley Ballet Company presents The Classic, "The Nutcracker Ballet"   www.movballet.com  Phone: 800-882-1148

Toledo - Stranahan Theater (419)381-8851 - Toledo Ballet Association  www.toledoballet.net

Wooster - Wayne Center Ballet, resident youth company of the Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster, will present full-length performances of the Nutcracker Ballet at the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center.  Please call 330/264-2787 for ticket information. www.wayneartscenter.org

Standusky  – The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker.  For additional performance details and ticket purchase information please visit www.nutcracker.com 

Zanesville  – The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker.  For additional performance details and ticket purchase information please visit www.nutcracker.com