ballet

When Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker premiered in 1892, it flopped. But in the last 50 years, it’s become a holiday classic.

Kevin Hesse and his team are devoted to making ballet part of the signature of the city: “You’re constantly looking for what’s new and what’s interesting. We are bringing the biggest stars from the biggest companies. You won’t get this anywhere else.”

Q Artistry led in terms of quirk factor, and spoken-word poet Tasha Jones continued her striking series of turns.

New acts go on every five to 10 minutes at this charity-aiding showcase that also serves as an ADD-addled arts lover’s dream.

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In the past five years, those involved with “Evening with the Stars” have established it as one of the best performances money can buy in Indianapolis.