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Christmas and holiday dances from around the world — and plenty of Nutcrackers, classic and reimagined — are coming to Utah stages. Here's a look at some of the performances in December.
The Nutcracker Ballet
The Julie Moffitt Ballet School will present "The Nutcracker Ballet.
When • Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, noon, Monday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
Where • Peery's Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden
Tickets • $9-$14; Smith's Tix
Christmas Around the World
The BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble will present "Christmas Around the World."
When • Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m.
Where • Marriott Center, 701 E. University Parkway, Provo
Tickets • $9-$15; visit bit.ly/2feaIzm
The ReduxNut-Cracker
Odyssey Dance Theatre presents its own version of "The Nutcracker," with the original Tchaikovsky score re-imagined and arranged in a pop/hip-hop style.
When • Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Val A Browning Center for the Performing Arts, 3750 Harrison Blvd., Ogden
Tickets • $30; visit bit.ly/2fWOqnq
When • Wednesday through Saturday, Dec. 14-17, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., Sunday through Friday, Dec. 18-23, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah, 1395 E. President's Circle, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20-$40; tickets.utah.edu/events/reduxnut-cracker
The Night Before Christmas
Salt Lake Ballet Theater will present "The Night Before Christmas."
When • Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10, 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m.
Where • Jeanne' Wagner Theatre, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $16-$18; bit.ly/2fMMIId
Imagine Ballet Theatre
Imagine Ballet Theatre will perform the holiday favorite "The Nutcracker."
When • Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15-16, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, noon and 5 p.m.
Where • Peery's Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden
Tickets • $15-$29
Ballet West's "The Nutcracker"
Ballet West will present its annual favorite, "The Nutcracker."
When • Dec. 2-26; 7 p.m. on Dec. 2-3, 8-10, 13-17, 20-23 and 26; 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 10, 17, 22-23 and 26; noon Dec. 11, 18 and 24; and 5 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18
Where • Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $19-$102; bit.ly/2eGmmW1
Sugar Plum Party
Join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and more for an on-stage party immediately following most matinee performances of Ballet West's "The Nutcracker." Tickets include a nutcracker ornament, cookies and punch, and a picture with the Sugar Plum Fairy and fellow cast members.
When • Saturday, Dec. 3, 4:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2:15 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Dec. 22-23, 4:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 26, 4:15 p.m.
Where • Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $11; bit.ly/2fSt8Jr
It's Not Cracker
NOW-ID's contemporary, abbreviated rendition of "The Nutcracker," evokes the original in familiarity and seasonality, but states it will be different — contemporary and unique, fun, diverse and serious. The 20-minute Tchaikovsky suite will be extended, mixed and added to by DJ Artemis and others, and paired with dancers Brad Beakes, Tara McArthur and corps players from the B-Boy Federation, all choreographed by Charlotte Boye-Christensen.
When • Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17, 6:30 p.m.
Where • Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15-$25; now-id.com
Nutcracker classical ballet
Academy of Ballet Arts and South Valley Ballet Theater will present their annual full-length classical ballet "The Nutcracker." The performance will raise funds for Camp Hobe, a summer camp for children with cancer.
When • Dec. 16-17 and 19, 7 p.m. with Dec. 17 2 p.m. matinee
Where • South Hills Middle School, 13508 So. 4000 West, Riverton
Tickets • $8 for adults, and $4 for students, children and seniors; available at Academy of Ballet Arts South Jordan, 10512 S. Redwood Road, Academy of Ballet Arts West Jordan, 1646 West Sunrise Place, and at the door. For information, call 801-907-5731 or visit www.aba-studios.com
Inspire Dance Winter Recital 2016
Inspire Dance will perform its 2016 Winter Recital.
When • Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.
Where • Peery's Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden
Tickets • $8, $5 ages 3-9; Smith's Tix
Cirque Holidaze
This circus-like holiday stage spectacular features ornaments, costumes and acrobatics that come alive celebrating holiday themes, music and traditions.
When • Thursday, Dec. 29, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m.
Where • Eccles Theater, 131 Main St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $30-$80; artsaltlake.org
River of Rosewater
Municipal Ballet Company will present "River of Rosewater," a reimagined version of "The Nutcracker," with Tchaikovsky's score arranged and played live by local band Pixie and the Partygrass Boys and saxophonist Marco Blackmore. The 8 p.m. performance is a fundraiser that will include valet parking, small bites from local restaurants, drinks and a silent auction.
When • Tuesday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m., 5 and 8 p.m.
Where • McCune Mansion, 200 N. Main St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15; $55 for fundraiser; municipalballet.com/tickets