The Motown Nutcracker is a soulful twist on the original production of the traditional Nutcracker, incorporating songs from classic Motown favorites like Marvin Gaye's "Purple Snowflakes" & "Mr. Sandman," Diana Ross' "...My Favorite Things" & "Joy to the World," Smokey Robinson's "Tears of a Clown" & "Mickey's Monkey," Martha and the Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street" and many, many others. This production, rooted in Detroit's history and music legacy.