Using over 1,000 props and costumes, this staging of Nutcracker takes community theatre to a must-see level of complexity and professionalism. Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement invites Toronto to be a part of its 23rd annual performance of Nutcracker. With over 100 dancers, a massive effort from performers and volunteers is undertaken to mount this unique production, where dancers often share the stage with siblings, parents and grandparents – and your entrance actually becomes part of the opening scene. Bouman’s Nutcracker has never been the same twice. Each year brings new variations and embellishments to choreography, costuming, characters and sets, while staying true to the timeless story audiences have come to enjoy at this special time of year. The schedule for the show is as follows: Thursday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 20 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 21 at 1:30 p.m. $15 - $40 (adult), $10 - $35 (students/children)