An independent show guide not a venue or show. All tickets 100% guaranteed, some are resale, prices may be above face value. We're an independent show guide not a venue or show. We sell primary, discount and resale tickets, all 100% guaranteed prices may be above face value. We are an independent show guide not a venue or show. We sell primary, discount and resale tickets, all 100% guaranteed and they may be priced above or below face value.

Sorry! You missed NYCB: The Nutcracker at David H Koch Theater

Unfortunately, we don't have any information about upcoming performances of this show. Maybe we can interest you with something similar from the options below...

location

Lincoln Center, 70 West 63rd St, New York, NY 10023

NYCB: The Nutcracker

5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

Closed December 31, 2023

This ballet is a perennial entertainment, with more than enough theatrical detail to merit repeated viewings, more than enough layers of embedded history and emotional depth to fascinate again and again.

Brian Seibert, The New York Times

Why See NYCB: The Nutcracker?

Holiday & Christmas ShowsBalletFamily ShowsDance & BalletThe Nutcracker

An enchanting and unforgettable Holiday experience

The New York City Ballet's annual production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is at the heart of New York City's year-end holiday season and is the Big Apple's best-loved Nutcracker! Whether it is a family tradition or a once-in-a-lifetime visit, your experience of this glittering classic ballet will stay with you forever and warm your spirit.

From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with adorable children, marching toy soldiers, a glowing one-ton Christmas tree that seemingly grows forever, mischievous mice, crystalline waltzing snowflakes, the Land of Sweets and some of the most breathtaking costumes, sets and dancing on earth.

One of the world's premiere Nutcracker ballets

Almost 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 32 stagehands and two casts of 50 young students from the School of American Ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible. The elaborate stage elements and intricate lighting unleash the viewers' imagination by providing visual effects that are extraordinarily grand. The most famous example is the massive Christmas tree that grows from 12 ft to 40 feet, evoking audible gasps of disbelief from the audience every time.

show content hide content

Additional Information

Dates

Opening night: 24 November 2023

Audience

Perfect for the whole family and a wonderful introduction to ballet for younger audience members

Run time

90 minutes with an intermission after 49 minutes

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Creative

Choreography by George Balanchine
Costume Design by Barbara Karinska
Set Design by Rouben Ter-Arutunian
Lighting by Mark Stanley

What we thought

Enchanting festive INCREDIBLE

One can only imagine the sacrifice, heart, soul and love these dancers have for ballet!

The Nutcracker will warm your heart, from the scurry of giant mice, the enormous Christmas tree, waltzing snowflakes, decadent Land of Sweets... It's no wonder why The Nutcracker has become an essential part of the holiday season for so many!

Read full review
Nicola Quinn

Nicola Quinn

What you thought

Seen NYCB: The Nutcracker? Loved it? Hated it?

Help your fellow New York City Theater visitors by leaving the first review!

Write a review now

Nearby

Venue home

Venue home

location

Location

restaurantsDiningRestaurants
parking

Parking

hotels

Hotels

Additional Information

seating chart
SeatingSeating map

Spread the word

Sound good to you? Share this page on social media and let your friends know about NYCB: The Nutcracker at David H Koch Theater.

Keep up to date

I want email news and updates for events in my area! Read how we protect your data.

Please note: The term David H Koch Theater and/or NYCB: The Nutcracker as well as all associated graphics, logos, and/or other trademarks, tradenames or copyrights are the property of the David H Koch Theater and/or NYCB: The Nutcracker and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. We are in no way associated with or authorized by the David H Koch Theater and/or NYCB: The Nutcracker and neither that entity nor any of its affiliates have licensed or endorsed us to sell tickets, goods and or services in conjunction with their events.