Experience the magic of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet – a beloved holiday tradition touring nationwide. Find tickets to a show near you!

Although the complete and staged The Nutcracker ballet was not initially as successful as the 20-minute Nutcracker Suite that Tchaikovsky had premiered nine months earlier, it became popular in later years.

1 day ago · George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ® is recommended for ages 5+, and all patrons, including small children sitting in laps, must have a ticket to enter the theater.

Dec 11, 2025 · The Nutcracker is a ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, first performed in December 1892. The Nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve …

The first American full length Nutcracker was performed by the San Francisco Ballet, choreographed by W. Christensen. The Nutcracker has since become an annual Holiday tradition.

Jan 1, 2025 · The Nutcracker ballet, also known as Ballet The Nutcracker, is a holiday classic. Since 1892, it has enchanted audiences with the magical story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

Cradling her Nutcracker doll, she remembers, and wonders…was this all a dream? Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker is based on the libretto by Alexandre Dumas père, titled The Tale of the Nutcracker, …

May 21, 2019 · Learn about the characters, plot, music, interesting facts, and upcoming performances of The Nutcracker, one of the most famous classical ballets.

Discover the enchanting tale of The Nutcracker, a beloved ballet that follows Clara's magical Christmas Eve adventure with her Nutcracker Prince. From battling the Mouse King to traveling through the …

Dec 22, 2025 · About half of the revenue for American ballet companies each year comes from the cozy seasonal favorite "The Nutcracker." Since COVID, they have become even more dependent on …