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The Nutcracker at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Dates: 11/28/2026 - 12/24/2026
📍 Theatre: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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A cherished Kansas City holiday tradition, choreographed by Devon Carney with music by Peter I. Tchaikovsky performed live by the Kansas City Symphony. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's timeless tale, it follows Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier, and the Sugar Plum Fairy on a captivating journey filled with fantasy and delight. The performance features dazzling costumes, breathtaking scenery, and mesmerizing choreography.
Cast and Creative Team for The Nutcracker at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Creative Team
Devon Carney
Director
Devon Carney
Choreographer
Septime Webre
Choreographer
Matthew Pierce
Composer
Bruce Wells
Choreographer
Nicola Piovani
Composer
Amilcare Ponchielli
Composer
Sergei Prokofiev
Composer
George Balanchine
Choreographer
Paul Hindemith
Composer
Jerome Robbins
Choreographer
Philip Glass
Composer
Melissa Hough
Choreographer
News About The Nutcracker at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
THE NUTCRACKER Returns to Kansas City Ballet in December
October 10, 2023 Kansas City Ballet has announced the return of the record-breaking and critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!About the Theatre
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