The battle between a toy nutcracker and a giant mouse is stuff of legend in the dream-like world of “The Nutcracker.” And if you thought the holiday classic couldn’t get any more magical, the ballet returns to the Eisenhower Auditorium stage with new costumes, fresh perspectives and more dancers!

“Audiences will also notice new choreography in certain scenes,” Nittany Ballet Artistic Director Paul Gibson said.

The production will include subtle updates to the set and story. It also will feature performances by Pacific Northwest Ballet guest artists; Penn State musical theater students Alex Iozzio and Zach Doran; and more than 100 dance students ages 3 to 18 from the Centre County region.

Visit “The Nutcracker” online for more information and to purchase tickets.