This beloved ballet is the ultimate family holiday experience! Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will present the beloved holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 5–28 at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Set in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh, PBT’s dazzling version was conceived and choreographed by the legendary Terrence S. Orr. It includes hundreds of colorful characters on an unforgettable adventure through sparkling snow into the dreamy Land of Enchantme

Adrianne Arena-Jacobs has been dancing in the spotlight since she was a child. Decades later, she still derives joy from her lifelong passion. Adrianne Arena-Jacobs may be a familiar name to those who have participated in Moon Area High School theater productions. She has choreographed more than 20 productions for the school’s spring musicals, which are noted for their high-caliber performances. Her dance journey began when she was just 3 years old. Her mother, hoping to expe