# The Nutcracker — The Children's Ballet & Hendricks Symphony

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 18 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM
- Where: Hendricks Live!, 200 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: The Children's Ballet and Hendricks Symphony
- Official page: https://hendrickslive.org/events/the-nutcracker/
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

The Children's Ballet stages the two-act Nutcracker ballet with youth performers, professional dancers from area dance companies and live music by the Hendricks Symphony. The story follows Marie and her Nutcracker through the battle with the mice to the Land of Sweets.

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