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Experience the beloved holiday classic with a Minnesota twist! A Minnesota Nutcracker maintains the essential traditions, story, and music beloved by so many—but adds Minnesota flair, brought to life by the powerful athleticism and artistry of Twin City Ballet’s dancers.
Clara encounters iconic Minnesota characters and locations on her magical journey: the state Capitol’s golden horses, cascading waters, tiny bluegill fish frolicking by a Mississippi River paddleboat, and, new this year, Vikings, and Minnesota’s state bird and flower, the loon and lady’s slipper.
Deemed “one of the twelve essential holiday events” by Minnesota Public Radio, TCB's A Minnesota Nutcracker is delightful entertainment for the whole family!
This year’s A Minnesota Nutcracker will delight audiences with brand-new costumes and choreography that capture and celebrate iconic Minnesota history, characters and landscapes: Nodding to Minnesota’s Indigenous peoples, audiences will also be treated to the haunting, ethereal sound of a traditional hand-carved wooden flute, seamlessly woven into Tchaikovsky's Mirliton music by local musician Mark Woerpel, for the premiere of this year's enchanting new Dance of the Loons. The stunning traditional Flower Queen is transformed into Minnesota's state flower, the elusive and beautiful Lady Slipper. And Norse explorers–legendary Vikings–will make their powerful and dramatic debut to enhance the ballet’s energetic Trepak music.