Moscow Ballet

The Moscow Ballet performs its "Great Russian Nutcracker" with an ensemble of physically stunning dancers to fill the costumes of Shakespearean costume designer Arthur Oliver (a new look for this 20th anniversary tour). <br><br><b> Why go: </b>Act 2, "Land of Peace and Harmony," with Russian puppets, hand-painted backdrops and 3-D effects set to Tchaikovsky's famed score. <br><br><b> Reconsider:</b> It's early in the holiday season, and there's a lot more "Nutcracker" extravaganza to go. <br><br><b> 3 p.m. Sunday at Akoo Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont; $30-$100; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com</b>

( November 29, 2012 )

The Moscow Ballet performs its "Great Russian Nutcracker" with an ensemble of physically stunning dancers to fill the costumes of Shakespearean costume designer Arthur Oliver (a new look for this 20th anniversary tour).

Why go: Act 2, "Land of Peace and Harmony," with Russian puppets, hand-painted backdrops and 3-D effects set to Tchaikovsky's famed score.

Reconsider: It's early in the holiday season, and there's a lot more "Nutcracker" extravaganza to go.

3 p.m. Sunday at Akoo Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont; $30-$100; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

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