Produced by special arrangement with CLASSICS ON STAGE! of Chicago "With visions of sugar plums dancing on stage…"A cast of 8 portrays more than 30 characters in this lively and enchanting production in which Uncle Drosselmeyer presents three very special dolls at Christmas. But when Marie sneaks downstairs to say goodnight to the dolls, including the nutcracker, and the toy soldier, she falls asleep under the Christmas tree, holding the nutcracker and enters dreamland where the beautiful dolls come to life.