“The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” will be performed in Phoenix this December

PHOENIX — It may be August, but it's never too early to get in the holiday spirit! The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet tour will stop in Phoenix this winter, and tickets will go on sale soon.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas ballet

“We are excited for the upcoming tour and the holiday season. The audience feedback has been great,” said Dan Talmi, executive producer of Talmi Entertainment, in a press release to ABC15. “As the only nationally touring Nutcracker production, we strive to push creative boundaries to provide an unforgettable experience every night for the families who have made us a part of their Christmas tradition.”

The production company celebrates its 32nd annual North American tour and features 40 professional ballet dancers from more than 10 countries.

Here's what you need to know if you want to go there:

• Phoenix performance date: Sunday, December 22nd, 3pm
• Venue: Arizona Financial Theatre [400 W Washington St] in Phoenix
• Ticket information
  • “Presales will continue throughout the week before general sale begins Friday, August 9th at 10 a.m. PT on ticketmaster.com,” a press release sent to ABC15 reads.

  Make this Christmas unforgettable with the NUTCRACKER! Tickets for the magical Christmas ballet! 🎁🎄✨ Share the magic with your loved ones and experience this heartwarming tradition together.

  🎟️ Pre-sale | Wed., 7.8. at 10am | Code: CREATE
  🎫 On offer | Fri., 9.8. at 10am
  👉 pic.twitter.com/UeIO7yZX41

  — Arizona Financial Theater (@AZFinancialThtr) 5 August 2024

Can't make the Valley stop? The cast will perform in Tucson on December 12. Click here for more information about this performance.

The video in the player above shows some of the best things to do in the valley this August. Read more about exactly here.