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The Nutcracker at Playhouse Square

Dates: (12/14/2023 - 12/23/2023 )

Theatre:

Playhouse Square


1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH
Cleveland,OH

Phone: 2163209000

Tickets: $28-131

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The holiday favorite The Nutcracker returns to Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace! Now with 11 performances over two weekends, Cleveland Ballet promises to enchant and inspire all audiences with this magical production.

A production known to audiences of all ages, Cleveland Ballet’s The Nutcracker is distinctly Cleveland’s and is one not to be missed. The ballet in two acts is based on the original story by E.T.A. Hoffman with music composed by the renowned Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The fascination of Tchaikovsky’s score and the suitability of the theme for Christmas entertainment has inspired many choreographers including Cleveland Ballet’s own Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe who has created a version with a twist!

The Nutcracker at Playhouse Square Schedule

Thursday, December 14 at 11 a.m. Friday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 16 at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday, December 17 at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Thursday, December 21 at 7 p.m. Friday, December 22 at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday, December 23 at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

News About The Nutcracker at Playhouse Square

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Playhouse Square presents a diverse lineup of comedy, concerts, and more in December. Explore the individual performances and holiday events at Playhouse Square. Visit playhousesquare.org for the updated schedule.

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Cleveland Ballet has announced their upcoming ninth season in Connor Palace at Playhouse Square. With a stunning selection of works and leadership from award-winning Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe, the company's ninth season promises to charm and captivate the Cleveland community.

BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour to Launch Summer 2024
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Playhouse Square to Present HIP HOP NUTCRACKER, Straight No Chaser & More in December
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November 23, 2022

Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this December, spanning comedy, dance, music and theatrical performances and more. 

Casting Announced for Cleveland Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
Casting Announced for Cleveland Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
November 16, 2021

Cleveland Ballet will present the return of Co-Founder and Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe's The Nutcracker at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace from Friday, December 3rd to Sunday, December 5th.

Cleveland Ballet to Debut THE NUTCRACKER at the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square
Cleveland Ballet to Debut THE NUTCRACKER at the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square
October 29, 2021

Cleveland Ballet will open its annual production of The Nutcracker with choreography by Co-Founder and Artistic Director Gladisa Guadalupe on Friday December 3rd, 2021 at 11:00AM at the Connor Palace at Playhouse Square.

Cleveland Ballet Announces 2021-22 Season at Playhouse Square
Cleveland Ballet Announces 2021-22 Season at Playhouse Square
May 11, 2021

The Cleveland Ballet has announced its return to the stage with the 2021-2022 season. This season marks the return to Playhouse Square, and a return to live performances, since the beginning of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

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BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American tour of the acclaimed musical comedy, Spamilton: An American Parody. The tour launched at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH on December 20, 2018 and is now on tour across the country, playing ten multi-week engagements in its first season.

SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY Comes To Playhouse Square!
SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY Comes To Playhouse Square!
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Playhouse Square will present the Cleveland premiere of the hit musical comedy Spamilton: An American Parody at the Hanna Theatre from December 20, 2018 - January 6, 2019. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 28, 2018, and will be available in person at the Playhouse Square ticket office (1519 Euclid Ave in downtown Cleveland), online at playhousesquare.org or by calling 216.241.6000.

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