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Why see NYCB: The 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.

Key Information

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

Dates

Nov 29 - Jan 4, 2025

Creative

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

News

The Nutcracker vs A Christmas Carol

The Nutcracker vs A Christmas Carol

Abigail, December 9th, 2019
The holidays are almost upon us and for New Yorkers it's time to decide how to spend them. Will it be at a gorgeous production of The Nutcracker or at an uplifting performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?...
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The Nutcracker vs A Christmas Carol

The Nutcracker vs A Christmas Carol
Abigail, December 9th, 2019
The holidays are almost upon us and for New Yorkers it's time to decide how to spend them. Will it be at a gorgeous production of The Nutcracker or at an uplifting performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?...
Read more

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