An illustration of a holiday nutcracker and a mouse king

Nittany Ballet “The Nutcracker”

Date & Time: December 12, 2026 from 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Event Sponsors: Center for the Performing Arts

Location: Eisenhower Auditorium
Other Dates: Dec 13

Location Link: pascp.org…

Admission Type: Ticket purchase required

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Nittany Ballet dancers, from The Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, will present their annual performances of “The Nutcracker.” For 30 years, Nittany Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” has invited audiences to step into a world of holiday magic. Follow Clara on a remarkable Christmas Eve journey filled with battling toy soldiers, mischievous mice, dancing snowflakes and the mysterious Drosselmeyer. After the Nutcracker defeats the Mouse King, Clara travels to the enchanting Nutcracker Kingdom, where the Sugarplum Fairy and a colorful cast of characters await.