BLACKFOOT — After months of preparation, The Nutcracker: “The Kingdom of the Sweets” is ready to bring holiday magic to the Blackfoot stage. Presented by the Blackfoot School of Ballet & Theatrical Arts and Kirk Academy, the holiday production will be performed Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, 2025, at the Blackfoot Performing Arts Center.

In The Nutcracker, Act II, “The Kingdom of the Sweets” is a magical land ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy, where colorful characters from around the world perform dances in celebration. Each sweet-inspired variation — such as Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Marzipan, and Candy Canes — brings its own unique style and flavor to the stage, creating a blend of music, movement and holiday spirit.

The production is a vision led by Nikkii Riley — affectionately known to her student

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