The Nutcracker is presented in East Lansing, MI, Wharton Center on Dec 16-17 as part of Gorskaya-Hartwick’s national touring program — the holiday production that has become a seasonal tradition for audiences across the country.
December 17, 2026 7:00 pm
Located at 750 East Shaw Lane on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, the Wharton Center for Performing Arts serves as a major destination for live entertainment, arts education, and cultural programming. The center hosts Broadway productions, concerts, dance performances, comedy, and family programming throughout the year.
The facility includes multiple performance venues designed to accommodate touring productions, university events, and community programming. As part of Michigan State University, Wharton Center also supports educational initiatives and outreach programs that connect audiences with the performing arts across the region.