Pioneer Valley Ballet stages 45th annual ‘Nutcracker’ in Northampton

One of the longest-running performances of “The Nutcracker” ballet in Massachusetts returns to Northampton’s Academy of Music this weekend, where the Pioneer Valley Ballet will stage its 45th annual production of the classic Christmas tale. Over the course of the weekend, six performances will occur featuring community members of all ages joining students from Pioneer Valley Ballet as well as guest artists from the Carolina Ballet..