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🎄✨ A WORLD OF WONDER AWAITS! ✨🎄Whether it's a long-standing family tradition or a first-time experience, Midwest Dance Mechanix's 9th Annual Short & Suite Nutcracker will delight guests of all ages with the magic, wonder, and sweetness of the season!
🏆 Voted "Wichita's Best Annual Event" for FIVE YEARS RUNNING, this beloved holiday production has become a Christmas MUST-DO for families throughout our community!
🩰 A LITTLE SHORTER. A LOT OF MAGIC!
Our specially abbreviated production of The Nutcracker brings the beauty, tradition, and enchantment of this timeless ballet to life in a family-friendly format that's perfect for audiences of all ages — even our littlest guests!
But the magic doesn't begin when the curtain rises...
✨ FROM THE MOMENT YOU STEP INTO OUR FESTIVE LOBBY, MAGIC & MEMORIES ABOUND! ✨
Your ticket includes so much more than a beautiful ballet! Arrive early and enjoy all of the special experiences that make our Short & Suite Nutcracker a holiday tradition unlike any other!
🎅 A Visit with Santa! Share your Christmas wishes with Santa himself! We'll even provide a special wish list for little ones to complete and deliver.
🩰 Pointe Shoe Decorating! Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake with our special pointe shoe decorating kits — a treasured reminder of your Nutcracker experience!
🛍️ Holiday Shopping! Browse a festive selection of specialty vendors and find unique gifts while checking a few names off your Christmas list.
🍭 The Suite Shoppe! Indulge in an assortment of specially curated, scratch-baked sweets and festive treats at our one-of-a-kind holiday sweet shop!
📖 An Interactive Keepsake Program! Follow along with the story and enjoy special activities with our unique Nutcracker program and storybook, designed especially with our younger guests in mind.
🎥 A Peek Behind the Curtain! Enjoy a special filmed feature that gives audiences a glimpse into the magic and hard work behind the production.
🐭 Meet the Characters! The magic continues after the final bow! Meet your favorite costumed characters, collect autographs, and capture special photos with our talented cast.
❤️ AND, OF COURSE, THE MAGIC ON STAGE!
From the excitement of the Christmas party to the Land of Sweets, experience dazzling costumes, beautiful dancing, beloved music, and the unforgettable story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.
It's the perfect way to introduce young children to the beauty of ballet while creating Christmas memories the entire family will cherish!
🎟️ FOUR MAGICAL PERFORMANCES!
📅 December 11–13, 2026
📍 East Performing Arts Center | Wichita, Kansas
🎄 Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 21st at 8:00 AM!
With four performances to choose from, there's an opportunity for everyone to experience the wonder. But don't wait — our performances WILL SELL OUT!
✨ Come for the ballet. Stay for the magic. Leave with memories that last a lifetime. ✨
We can't wait to welcome you and your family to a world of wonder at the 9th Annual Short & Suite Nutcracker! 🎄🩰❤️
Presented by Midwest Dance Mechanix
More info at www.dancemechanix.biz/nutcracker
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2301 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67211-1613, United States
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