My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

THE NUTCRACKER Ballet to be Presented at Beck Center For The Arts

This year's production showcases an ensemble of more than 80 performers.

By:
THE NUTCRACKER Ballet to be Presented at Beck Center For The Arts

In celebration of five decades of dance excellence, Beck Center is proudly producing a new staging of the beloved Nutcracker Ballet. It brings to life the enchanting story of Clara and her journey to the Land of Sweets. With fresh choreography, vibrant costumes, and Tchaikovsky's timeless score, this classic ballet promises to delight audiences and honor the rich legacy of dance at Beck Center.

This year's production showcases an ensemble of more than 80 performers. The ballet is double-cast, giving each dancer the opportunity to perform in both Act I and Act II. Members of Beck's Dance Workshop bring to life Drosselmeier's magical dolls, the swirling Waltz of the Snowflakes, and the colorful dreamland of Sweets.

Performances will be held in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building Oatey Recital Hall, beginning with Sensory-Friendly shows on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM. To reserve specially priced tickets, email Kelsey Heichel at kheichel@beckcenter.org. Public performances run from December 6 through December 14, 2025. Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 12 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, and Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 PM. Each performance runs approximately one hour without intermission, serving a delightful dose of holiday magic for families and audiences of all ages.



Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Choreography - Top 3
1. Lauren Yalango-Grant, Christopher Cree Grant - The Lost Boys
22.9% of votes
2. Christopher Gattelli - Schmigadoon!
19.1% of votes
3. Omari Wiles, Arturo Lyons - CATS: The Jellicle Ball
17.6% of votes

Need more Cleveland Theatre News in your life?
Sign up for all the news on the Spring season, discounts & more...


Videos


La Malasangre ( Bad Blood) in Cleveland La Malasangre ( Bad Blood)
LatinUs Theater Compay (5/22-6/07) PHOTOS
Arsenic & Old Lace in Cleveland Arsenic & Old Lace
Weathervane Playhouse, Akron (4/30-5/24) PHOTOS VIDEOS
Honk!  in Cleveland Honk!
Near West Theatre (2/12-2/28)
Annie in Cleveland Annie
Near West Theatre (11/20-12/06)
THE WIZ in Cleveland THE WIZ
The Stranahan Theater (5/26-5/31)
Steve Earle is bringing his '51 Years Of Stories And Songs tour' to the Goodyear Theater May 28th! in Cleveland Steve Earle is bringing his '51 Years Of Stories And Songs tour' to the Goodyear Theater May 28th!
Goodyear Theater (5/28-5/28)
Elijah: Prophet of Fire in Cleveland Elijah: Prophet of Fire
Ohio Star Theater (5/15-11/05)
CMT's Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks are bringing the comedy to the Goodyear Theater May 22 in Cleveland CMT's Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks are bringing the comedy to the Goodyear Theater May 22
Goodyear Theater (5/22-5/22)
JD Simo and Luther Dickinson team up once again for Do The Rump Tour 2026 at The Kent Stage 5/18! in Cleveland JD Simo and Luther Dickinson team up once again for Do The Rump Tour 2026 at The Kent Stage 5/18!
The Kent Stage (5/18-5/18)
The Wizard of Oz in Cleveland The Wizard of Oz
Cassidy Theatre (10/06-10/25)