We’re all familiar with The Nightmare Before Christmasbut what about in the form of a ballet production?

That’s what several dance companies are bringing to The Texas Theatre next week from Dec. 17 – 18. Before the movie screens, there will be a live ballet performance.

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The performance, aptly titled The Nightmare Before Nutcracker, will be a collaborative performance featuring Bishop Street Ballet, Outré Dance Project, Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico and Preston Hollow Dance.

Jack Skellington will attempt to kidnap the Nutcracker Prince, but things take a turn.

The ballet show starts at 8 p.m., movie screening is at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $18 and can be found here.

Flyer from Texas Theatre