Celebrate the season with Minnesota?s beloved holiday tradition! Loyce Houlton?s Nutcracker Fantasy returns to the State Theatre featuring Loyce Houlton?s imaginative choreography, Tchaikovsky?s iconic score, and a spectacular cast of local student and professional dancers with special guest artists. Philip Brunelle and Steve Amundson will lead the 44-piece Nutcracker Orchestra. With exquisite costumes and sweeping scenic transformations, this magical dream fantasy creates memories for generations to share.