An anonymous donor has contributed the funds necessary to ensure a live orchestra for every public performance of "The Nutcracker" this season, the Milwaukee Ballet announced in a statement July 14.

“The Nutcracker” may be a steady reliable holiday tradition about nuts and candies, but that doesn’t mean it has to get stale. Even the companies that have been doing this familiar ballet for over ...

The Nutcracker at the Jacobs School of Music is an imaginative retelling of the classic ballet, featuring a full orchestral performance and stunning choreography – a colorful blend of a live theater ...