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BALLET WEST, “The Nutcracker,” December 18-24, 26-30, 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. performances, Capitol Theatre, $29-$84, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.balletwest.org.
MOUNTAIN WEST BALLET, “The Nutcracker,” Linda Fenton, Christy McQuaid and Masie Lancaster, artistic directors, Elaina Gillespie, production director, December 18-20, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on December 20, 19-22, Eastmont Middle School, 10100 S. 1300 East, Sandy, $12-$14 general, $10-$12 students/seniors, $8-$9 children (4-12 years), online or at the door, www.mountainwestballet.org.
UTAH REGIONAL BALLET, “The Nutcracker,” Jacqueline Colledge, artistic director, December 17-20, 22, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center St., Provo, $12 general, $8 students, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.
ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “The ReduxNut-Cracker,” ODT brings The Nutcracker to life in present day, with the original Tchaikovsky score reimagined and arranged in a pop/hip-hop style, December 17-20, 22-23, 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on December 20, Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, $20-$40, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org.