This year Children’s Dance Theater’s production of “The Nutcracker” has grown to include a cast of close to 60 performers ranging from the age of 5 through adults. While most of the dancers are from Auburn, there are families from all over the Puget Sound including, Covington, Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Tickets are available online at www.auburnchildrensdancetheater.com, pre-sale price is $13, $15 at the door.

Performances are at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 21 at the Fife Performing Arts Center, 2901 54th Ave East in Fife.