The Nutcracker has evolved for more than a century — but Leverage Dance Theater’s immersive reimagining breaks the mold, inviting audiences to step inside the story itself and experience the magic from the inside out.

Step through the doorway of snow and ice and into a magical world where you’re not just watching The Nutcracker — you’re part of it.

This December, Leverage Dance Theater’s “A Not So Normal Nutcracker” transforms 2700 Cherokee Street into a living fairytale for an intimate, immersive re-imagining of Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday tradition.
Audiences will follow Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Snow Queen through a glittering portal of snow and ic
e into the Land of Sweets, where each room becomes a sensory adventure. Candy Canes, Gingerbread, Licorice, Marzipan, Tea, and Hot Chocolate come alive through music, movement, and design — transforming this beloved holiday tradition into a vibrant, multi-sensory celebration for all ages.

Performances limited to 50 guests.