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Step into a whimsical, gear-filled world with A Steamed Nutcracker, a local steampunk-inspired ballet production. Choreography by Lari Lawrence-Gist blends classic Nutcracker storytelling with inventive mechanical design and a live orchestra performing Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Presented by The Citadel Dance & Music Center, this biannual performance brings a midwest favorite to our region each odd year.

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Join us in Benton Harbor, MI, for a family-friendly holiday tradition that fuses dance, whimsy, and live music. Secure your seats for an unforgettable afternoon of imagination and music.

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  • Date: December 20, 2025
  • Venue: The Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI
  • Performance times: Matinee at 1:00 PM, Sansa’s Tea Party at 3:30 PM, Evening Performance at 6:00 PM
  • Ticketing: General admission $the best available price; VIP option includes backstage tour
  • About: Original story and choreography by Lari Lawrence-Gist, with a full live orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s score.
  • Social: Official updates and links available on The Citadel event page — Instagram and Facebook (target="_blank" rel="noopener").

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We’ve got you—secure your seats for A Steamed Nutcracker and enjoy a boutique, locally produced theatrical experience in southwest Michigan.

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  • Not a musical artist or band; a local steampunk-style Nutcracker ballet production.
  • Original story/choreography by Lari Lawrence-Gist; live score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky performed by a professional orchestra.
  • Produced by The Citadel Dance & Music Center; an ongoing program with A Steamed Nutcracker staged biannually in odd years.
  • 2025 show at The Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre (Lake Michigan College), Benton Harbor, MI.
  • Performance schedule for 2025: Matinee at 1:00 PM, Sansa’s Tea Party at 3:30 PM, Evening Performance at 6:00 PM on December 20, 2025.
  • Ticketing for 2025: General admission $15-$30; VIP option includes backstage tour.

Event details for 2025:

  • Date: December 20, 2025
  • Venue: The Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI
  • Performance times: Matinee at 1:00 PM, Sansa’s Tea Party at 3:30 PM, Evening Performance at 6:00 PM
  • Ticketing: General admission $the best available price; VIP option includes backstage tour
  • About: Original story and choreography by Lari Lawrence-Gist, with a full live orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s score.
  • Social: Official updates and links available on The Citadel event page — Instagram and Facebook (target="_blank" rel="noopener").

We’ve got you—secure your seats for A Steamed Nutcracker and enjoy a boutique, locally produced theatrical experience in southwest Michigan.

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