The Nutcracker – Face to Face Series Make the Nutcracker a celebration to share with family and friends! Whether a family tradition or discovering the magic of ballet for the first time, this extraordinary experience will evoke joy and stay with you forever. The Face to Face series affords the audience a close-up to the performers in the intimacy of our studios. All proceeds of this event benefit “A Ticket to Dream” a program designed to offer complimentary tickets to the underprivileged and free performing events to hospitalized children.