(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Experience the joys of the holiday season at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) with a performance of the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet on Friday, December 9 with performances at 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

This Christmas, bring the entire family back to a simpler time with Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet. The acclaimed holiday tradition is live in theatres for the 30th anniversary tour. Gather friends and family to relive your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with larger-than-life puppets, breathtaking acrobatics, and dazzling costumes. Experience the exquisite artistry of the international cast featuring stars of Ukraine ballet, performing at the highest level of classical technique. Share in the message of peace and harmony.

As is the custom, local students of Gotta Dance will perform along with the professional dancers of the world-renowned company. Caroline Hidalgo and Chloe Cardinale coordinate the auditions and rehearsals for the approximately 100 young dancers from Gotta Dance, which has studios in Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Martinsville, and Warren.

Tickets cost $60, $50, and $45. To purchase tickets for Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet or for additional information about any of the productions in RVCCArts’ 2022-2023 season, contact the Box Office, 908-725-3420, or order online at www.rvccArts.org. Senior citizen, student, and group discounts are also available for most performances.

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.