Peter Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker will be presented at the National Theater’s main auditorium on Friday, Dec 9th at 8:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday the 10th and 11th, at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The performance includes the National Classical Ballet, the Concert Ballet, the Contemporary Ballet of Santiago, and Baillet, and is directed and choreographed by Carlos Veitia. Leading dancers Lisbell Piedra, Alyhaydee Carreno, Armando Gonzalez, Pastora Delgado, Silvia Crespo, Jochy Munoz, Bryand Veitia, Gracielina Oliveros and Miguel Leedor, together with another 100 performers, will be onstage. Tickets are selling for RD$400, RD$300 and RD$200. The Nutcracker is a story full of fantasy and feeling that takes place on Christmas Eve at the Silvehauss family home, when young Claire’s incredible dream is brought to life.