Michael Pink, artistic director for the Milwaukee Ballet, will bring toys to life on stage at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts Friday, Dec. 11, through Sunday, Dec. 27, in the Nutcracker. Pink’s production of the traditional performance includes over 150 children from the Milwaukee Ballet School, young singers from the Milwaukee Children’s Choir and live accompaniment by the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra. It also features 132 costumes and over 300 costume fittings. Tickets to the performance range from $18-68. To order or for additional information, call (414) 902-2103 or visit www.milwaukeeballet.org.