Watch toys, dreams and young love come to life on stage, but where?

Michael Pink shows off Drosselmeyer`s workshop and the toys that will show up in the show

MILWAUKEE -- Take a magical journey watching a holiday classic the whole family can enjoy. Laura spent the morning at the Marcus Center with the Milwaukee Ballet previewing "The Nutcracker."

Claire Buehler talks about “growing up” in the show

Claire Buehler talks about "growing up" in the show

How to buy tickets (handling/service fees vary by purchase method).
• Milwaukee Ballet Box Office: Located at 504 W. National Ave; Open M-F 8:30am – 5pm; Call 414.902.2103 ($4/ticket handling fee)
• Marcus Center Box Office: Located at 929 N. Water Street; Open M-F 9:30am – 9pm; Sat 12noon – 9pm; Sun 12noon – 5pm; Call 414.273.7206 ($4.50/ticket handling fee on phone and no ticket handling fee in-person).
• Ticketmaster.com: Click the button below to visit ticketmaster.com and purchase online. Ticketmaster charges apply.

Michael and Claire show Laura how to use the flower panels

Milwaukee Ballet (website)

The Nutcracker brings E.T.A. Hoffman's fantastical 1816 story to life, giving the gifts of wonder and enchantment to ballet lovers of all ages. The Nutcracker makes magical memories that last a lifetime. The running time is 2 hours with one intermission.