The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company will present its 36th annual production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m.

The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company’s Nutcracker features almost 200 student dancers from southeastern Nebraska in a performance featuring professional guest artists. The classic story of The Nutcracker comes to life with the finest choreography, costumes, and scenery, making this production a treasured holiday tradition.