'Nutcracker' auditions held at Joffrey Ballet

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Young ballerinas from across the Chicago area tried out Sunday to be part of a Christmas tradition.

The Joffrey Ballet held auditions for the Nutcracker Ballet Sunday afternoon for all roles in the production.

Rehearsals begin in one week.

This will be the last year for the Nutcracker, as the Joffrey Ballet will present a new version of the holiday production next year.