Ever After Productions, Inc. will open its nineteenth annual season (2025) with a community production of “Nutcracker Delights”. This enchanting and charming ballet story with original script by local artist Julian Adair is set to the traditional glorious score by Tchaikovsky and told through a wonderful cast of dancers and actors of all ages, uniting to represent professional dancers, Omaha performers and dancers from more than 10 schools across the Omaha Metro Area.

“We are proud that this community theatre allows aspiring dancers and actors and lifetime theatre hobbyists to come together not only giving back to those on-stage, but providing the community with the chance to come together to celebrate creativity and teamwork,” said Julian Adair, Artistic Director.

Based on the original E.T.A. Hoffman Tale, this production tells the story behind the story of the Nutcracker, allowing audiences an insightful perspective on the traditional ballet. The story unfolds when Clara’s inquisitive great granddaughter, Marie finds a journal in the attic and asks her grandfather all about her great grandmother’s adventures. E.T.A. Hoffman’s original tale of the King and Queen, their selfish daughter Princess Pearl, an inventive watchmaker named Drosselmeier and his helpful nephew Frederick unfolds. Marie learns how the Rat King’s spell was cast and what must be done to break the dreaded curse. Sword fighting, magic and merriment ensue. The excitement increases with a surprise ending, inspiring to all.