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🩰 Next week’s “Nutcracker” night honors local heroes

“Salute to the Military,” presented by Manassas Ballet Theatre and the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, takes place Wednesday, Dec. 17.

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The Nutcracker performance.

Like Clara’s friends with The Nutcracker, we’re clamoring for tickets.

Photo by Cecile Wolfe, courtesy Manassas Ballet Theatre

Toy soldiers aren’t the only heroes taking center stage next week.

On Wednesday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m., Manassas Ballet Theatre’s annual ballet “The Nutcracker” returns to the Hylton Performing Arts Center — and opening night is dedicated to honoring those who serve our community.

Presented in partnership with the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, “Salute to the Military” is a heartfelt celebration of NOVA’s active-duty service members, veterans, and first responders.

The evening will feature moving tributes including the National Anthem, service-branch anthems, a color guard presentation, and bagpipes performing “Amazing Grace.”

Service members and first responders receive complimentary tickets with code SERVICE, and accompanying guests get 20% off.

Tickets are going quickly, so consider this your nudge from The Sugar Plum Fairy herself to reserve yours soon.

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