The Nutcracker KSL broadcast This strange year's strange holiday season might feel a little less strange with some familiar entertainment as part of it. While the closure of Salt Lake County arts venues forced the cancellation of Ballet West's beloved annual production of The Nutcracker, those who have made it a tradition for all or part of its 65-year history can still get a dose thanks to a first-ever broadcast presentation. In partnership with KSL-TV, Ballet West will present The Nutcracker commercial-free on three nights—Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1—beginning at 5:30 p.m. MT, and subsequently available to stream on KSL's free app. Those who grew up with the story in any of its many forms know and love E.T.A. Hoffman's story of a young girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve to battle the Mouse King. The familiar, beautiful music of Tchaikovsky is set to the legendary choreography of Ballet West co-founder William Christensen.