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Christmas Holidays Music + Theater

The Nutcracker Ballet with Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra

December 04, 2021 - December 05, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Photo Credit: Ballet Americana

Location

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

15801 Michigan Ave.

Dearborn, MI 48126

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Description

Enter the world of the timeless yuletide fantasy with Ballet Americana's production of The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, featuring international stars of American Ballet.

Event Cost: $20-$35

Event Times: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 2021

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 3139432354

Website: http://www.dearborntheater.com/events/149-the-nutcracker-ballet-with-detroit-symphony-youth-orchestra

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Parents Only, Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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