# The Nutcracker — The Art of Classical Ballet at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center

> Event for families in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 6:30 PM
- Where: Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311
- Ages: Recommended for all ages
- Price: Ticketed; price not shown on the venue page
- Organizer: The Art of Classical Ballet & North Broward Preparatory School
- Official page: https://www.showpass.com/nutcracker-2026-taocb
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The Art of Classical Ballet and North Broward Preparatory School stage The Nutcracker at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Central Broward Regional Park, with two performances: Saturday, December 5 at 6:30 PM and Sunday, December 6 at 12:30 PM. The ballet follows young Clara, who receives a magical nutcracker doll from her mysterious godfather, Drosselmeyer, on Christmas Eve. That night her toys come to life, the Nutcracker defeats the Mouse King and, transformed into a prince, leads her on a journey through the Kingdom of Sweets with dances from around the world. The center recommends the show for all ages. Tickets are sold online through Showpass; the center's page does not print prices.

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