Northeast Kansas' longest-running performances of 'The Nutcracker' kicks off at TPAC

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The story of "The Nutcracker" is a holiday tradition for many families and the same can be said for many living in Topeka.

A local dance company is wrapping up its 2024 season with multiple performances of its longest-running show. Ballet Midwest has been presenting "The Nutcracker" ballet for nearly 50 years.

The production features more than 200 local dancers, some as little as age three. This holiday staple kicked off the weekend on Dec. 13 with a special...