Dance

International Ballet Theater: Nutcracker They’re taking their show on the road. Runs Fri.-Sun. plus Dec. 22 & 23; see IBTbellevue.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 23. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th StBellevue, WA 98004 $25-$50 Friday, December 19, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Friday, December 19, 2014

International Ballet Theater: Nutcracker They’re taking their show on the road. Runs Fri.-Sun. plus Dec. 22 & 23; see IBTbellevue.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 23. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th StBellevue, WA 98004 $25-$50 Saturday, December 20, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Saturday, December 20, 2014

DASSdance: Mini-Nutcracker A family party, with breakfast. 11 a.m. Dec. 13, 14, 20. Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave., Seattle, WA $15-$20 Saturday, December 20, 2014, 11am

International Ballet Theater: Nutcracker They’re taking their show on the road. Runs Fri.-Sun. plus Dec. 22 & 23; see IBTbellevue.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 23. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th StBellevue, WA 98004 $25-$50 Sunday, December 21, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Sunday, December 21, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Monday, December 22, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Tuesday, December 23, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Wednesday, December 24, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Thursday, December 25, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Friday, December 26, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Saturday, December 27, 2014

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Nutcracker Pacific Northwest Ballet’s annual production of Nutcracker is almost as much of a festival in the lobby as it is in the auditorium. Between the photo opportunities, strolling musicians, magicians, and other pre-show entertainments, you could almost forget there’s a ballet at the center of the program. Which would be a mistake. Kent Stowell and Maurice Sendak crafted a unique approach to the holiday classic, combining physical virtuosity and theatrical traditions. This is the last year for their production, since PNB will premiere a new version in 2015. Come see this classic one more time. (Schedule & tickets: 441-2424 and pnb.org.) SANDRA KURTZ McCaw Hall (Seattle Center), 321 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109 $35-$136 Sunday, December 28, 2014