'Prairie Nutcracker' returns to Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre

The Prairie Nutcracker Foundation of Hutchinson will present its biennial production of "Prairie Nutcracker" Dec. 12-14 at Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre.

Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday.

The production, which debuted in 2000, is a Kansas adaptation of Tchaikovsky's traditional Nutcracker ballet. Set in 1869 Kansas, the show reimagines the classic holiday story as an American celebration of the heartland's holiday season.

The musical score features Tchaikovsky's original composition adapted by Rick Kuethe, a Boston composer and Omaha, Nebraska, native.

The Prairie Nutcracker is staged every other year.

Tickets are available at hutchinsonfox.com/events/prairie-nutcracker.