# The Story of the Nutcracker

> Event for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Wed, Dec 2 (+15 more dates) · 10:00 AM
- Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO 80401
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
- Official page: https://www.visitgolden.com/event/the-story-of-the-nutcracker/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Miners Alley Theatre for Youth Audiences stages The Story of the Nutcracker, a children's theater version of the holiday classic. Clara receives a magical Nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeier and travels to the Kingdom Under the Tree to help him battle the Mouse King and win back his kingdoms. Saturday shows run in the morning and around midday, making this a festive outing for the whole family, especially young children seeing live theater.

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