The North Carolina State Ballet will present a full production of the "Nutcracker", December 5, 11 and 12, at the Crown Center Theater in Fayetteville.

Curtain time is 3 p.m. for all shows.

The gala performance is presented in two acts and three scenes. Directed by Charlotte Blume, the production has a cast of 60, including dancers and actors.

The "Nutcracker" is headlined by guest artists Gabor Kapin, Hong Yang and Alicia Fabry. Kapin dances the part of Cavalier with Yang and Fabry sharing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Anne Talkington will alternate grown-up Clara with April Glasper, and Daniel Moore performs as Drosselmyer.

Tickets may be purchased at the Crown Center Box office or at ticketmaster.com.

Military discount tickets are $12 with identification at the Crown Center Box office.

Visit www.ncstateballet for additional information.