Maurice Sendak's Nutcracker is by far the darkest take on the Tchaikovsky ballet. Set in late chi-chi 18th century Germany, starring Seattle's stellar Pacific Northwest Ballet, the production is pure amazingness. From Sendak's rich exotic sets tinged with a gothic air to the technical mastery of the PNB, your Christmas won't be complete until you watch this. You're probably sick of being around your crazy family anywayz.
