Score by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky It is the night before Christmas, and Clara’s new nutcracker has come to life. After doing battle with the evil Mouse Queen, the nutcracker whisks Clara away to the Land of Sweets where wonders from many lands await her. Set to the gorgeous score by Tchaikovsky, THE NUTCRACKER BALLET is one of Quincy’s most popular holiday traditions. Presented by Kaiser Dance Theatre in collaboration with QCT.