Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, now on its 27th North American tour, will make 144 stops across the country this holiday season, including a weekend of performances here in L.A.

The prestigious ballet company partners with local dance studios to cast young talent to perform onstage alongside professional Russian dancers.

Moscow Ballet will be performing the Great Russian Nutcracker on December 21 and 22 at The Wiltern.

For tickets, please visit: nutcracker.com

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