Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents its Pittsburgh-themed rendition of “The Nutcracker,” set to the Tchaikovsky score, through Dec. 23 at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave. The traditions and culture of Pittsburgh are remembered in features like a Heinz delivery truck; a proscenium clock, inspired by the famous Kaufmann’s Clock on Kaufmann’s Department Store. Curtain is at 7 p.m. Friday and Dec. 16 and 22; at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 17 and 23; and noon and 4:30 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 18. Tickets range from $22.75 to $95.75. Call 412-456-6666 or visit www.pbt.org.

Carnegie Performing Arts Center will be the site of a performance of “The Nutcracker” ballet through Sunday, with shows at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the center at 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. The box office will be open 90 minutes before curtain time, or call 412-279-8887 for tickets.