Nutcracker performed locally

-NETCONG — “The Story of the Nutcracker” is running through Dec. 20, Friday showings are at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday showings are at 4 p.m. at The Growing Stage, 7 Ledgewood Avenue in Netcong, The show follows Clara and a prince, transformed into a Nutcracker, on a journey to rescue the Sugar Plum Fairie and to help the Prince reclaim his crown from the Dowager Mouse Queen and her son. The cast is made up of professional actors and community artists.