The annual holiday classic performed by Moscow Classical Ballet

The Moscow Classical Ballet features more than 50 of Russia’s finest dancers performing “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 15 at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts.

The beautiful ballet is set in the “Land of Peace and Harmony,” and is based on the Tschaikovsky opera, adapted from the ETA Hoffman story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.”

From the ”Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy,” to the “Waltz of the Flowers,” this holiday classic is sure to please all ages.

The Nutcracker, Dec. 15 at 6 pm. Tickets range from $25 to $45; and $10 for any seat for children 12 years old and younger.

The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts [250 Bedford Park Blvd. West in Kingsbridge Heights, (718) 960–8833; www.lehmancenter.org].

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