The Kansas City Ballet is celebrating its 35th year of presenting The Nutcracker. Touted as the largest production in an eight-state region,the performance features more than 200 area children along with 25 Kansas City Ballet dancers. This year local choirs will also sing traditional holiday music.
The Nutcracker
Dec. 1–23 at The Music Hall in downtown Kansas City, Mo.
Tickets are $20 to $80. Call 816-931-2232 or visit www.kcballet.org. Distance from Tallgrass Creek: 20 miles.