Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents its Pittsburgh-themed rendition of “The Nutcracker” through Dec. 23 at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave. Curtain is at 7 p.m. Friday and Dec. 22; at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 23; and noon and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $22.75 to $95.75. Call 412-456-6666 or visit www.pbt.org.