The Nutcracker is a well known ballet and the music is timeless. To be honest, I never cared much for it, it wasn't something I would go see... UNTIL, my daughter was asked to be a part of a performance in Fort Smith, when she was about 10 years old. Ever since then, when I see a performance or hear the music, I think of my daughter Katy and it brings back great memories.
For several years I've been asked to photograph several dance groups at the Walton Arts Center during The Nutcracker performance. They ask local young people to join in the company as different characters.  While I do not get to sit in the audience to watch, i do get to watch on TV in the back staff lounge which is fine, I think of Katy either way.