It Takes a Village brings The Chocolate Nutcracker back to TPAC stage

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A classic ballet gets a contemporary twist in It Takes a Village Inc.’s production of The Chocolate Nutcracker.

This is the 11th year they’ve staged the show.

Raelynn-Michelle Clark, 6, who portrays Clara; Zekiah Shaw, 17, who dances the title role; and producer Steven Massey visited Eye on NE Kansas to preview the show.

Watch the interview to hear what makes the show special.

The Chocolate Nutcracker from It Takes a Village, Inc. takes the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are $23 for adults; $18 for seniors (age 65+) and $13 for children age 17 and under. Get tickets at TopekaPerformingArts.org.