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Carlos Acosta's NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA Comes to the Storyhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025


Carlos Acosta's new production Nutcracker in Havana will come to the Storyhouse stage next month. The new adaptation transports Tchaikovsky's classic to the Cuban capital in a celebration of joy, life, love and family.

Video: Behind the Scenes of THE NUTCRACKER at Pasadena Dance Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025


Pasadena Dance Theatre will present THE NUTCRACKER in a limited engagement at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Led by Artistic Director Ashleigh Doede with choreography by Jessamyn Vedro, the production features more than 50 dancers. Go behind the scenes in a newly released video featuring Doede and Vedro discussing the staging alongside a peek inside rehearsal.

Utah Audiences Report Spike in Fake Ticket Sales for Ballet West’s THE NUTCRACKER
by Joshua Wright - Dec 16, 2025


Ballet West reports a surge in fake and inflated ticket sales for THE NUTCRACKER, urging audiences to verify purchases through official ticketing sites.

Photos: Sterling K. Brown, Julie Chen Moonves, and More at American Ballet Theatre’s Holiday Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025


American Ballet Theatre returned to Los Angeles to host its annual Holiday Benefit. The special, one-night-only program celebrated the magic of the season. Check out photos here!

Review: CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS at Artistry Theater, Bloomington Center For The Arts
by Jared Fessler - Dec 16, 2025


What did our critic think of CHRISTMAS WITH CONTUS at Artistry Theater, Bloomington Center For The Arts?

Video: Watch a Theater-Themed Clip From the New Holiday Episode of ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025


In an exclusive clip from this week's episode of Elsbeth, the detective walks the streets of Broadway, accompanied by Officer Grace, played by Lindsay Mendez. Check out the clip now.

THE NUTCRACKER to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025


'The Nutcracker,'  will be presented live and on stage in a family-friendly, abridged and narrated format at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre.

Antonia Franceschi Appointed Interim AD At New York Theatre Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025


Antonia Franceschi has been appointed Interim Artistic Director at New York Theatre Ballet. Franceschi's appointment fills the role of former artistic director Steven Melendez who stepped down in November 2025.

Review: LITTLE BULB'S THE NUTCRACKER, Saint Martin’s Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Dec 15, 2025


Little Bulb’s The Nutcracker arrives in the West End as a celebration of imagination, music and collective joy. This Olivier Award nominated production proves why the company is so beloved by family audiences, offering a festive adventure that is both wildly silly and deeply thoughtful. With its homemade aesthetic, infectious energy and generous heart it is children's theatre at its most alive.

Cape Ballet Africa's THE NUTCRACKER Comes to Artscape in February 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025


The Mother City will finally have the chance to experience the mother of all ballets when the magic of Cape Ballet Africa's The Nutcracker is performed at Artscape's Opera House in February.

Pianist Katya Grineva Will Return to Carnegie Hall For Holiday Concert
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025


Acclaimed pianist Katya Grineva will return to Carnegie Hall for her “A Classical Holiday” concert for one night only, Friday, December 26, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Learn more here!

Video: 'World's Greatest Dad' and 'Never Fall In Love' from ELF THE MUSICAL at 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2025


Watch new video featuring Eric Ankrim and Tori Gresham performing 'World's Greatest Dad' and 'Never Fall In Love' from ELF-THE MUSICAL at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Playing November 28 - December 28, 2025.

Review: ENB NUTCRACKER, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 15, 2025


If your festive wish-list includes being whisked away to a land of shimmering magic and charming story-telling, ENB have the ideal antidote to the winter drizzle outside with the first revival of their version of Nutcracker that debuted last year. Aaron S. Watkin and Arielle Smit bring a welcome change from the confused storytelling of Wayne Eagling's previous iteration, with a sugary delight of a show.

Review: The Washington Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at Warner Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - Dec 12, 2025


The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker was a faithful rendition of the holiday classic with a whimsical Washingtonian twist. When it comes to the ballet classic Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, you'll find that each company strives to find a way to make it new again.

Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme to Livestream Holiday Show
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025


BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon will host a global livestream of this year’s all-new iteration of “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show” on December 23 at 7PM PST. Tickets to the livestream event are available now.

HAVE YOURSELF A VERY BIG BAND CHRISTMAS Comes to the Rialto Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025


The Rialto Theatre will present this year’s festive production, “Have Yourself a Very Big Band Christmas,” featuring the Cyprus Collective Big Band. Learn more here!

Review: THE RED SHOES, Sadler's Wells Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Dec 12, 2025


I couldn't help but get swept away by The Red Shoes. A rich blend of romantic storytelling and cinema, this production showcases the best Matthew Bourne has to offer as a love letter to ballet in its purest (and most haunting) form. If you're unable to find a production of The Nutcracker this holiday season, a trip to Sadler's Wells will more than suffice.

Choreographer, Playwright, Director, And Teacher LaVerne Reed Has Passed Away
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025


The DC theatre community and artists across the United States are mourning the loss of  the visionary musical theatre and choreography genius, LaVerne Reed. A student of Maria “Libby” Hill (Apollo Theatre, Nicholas Brothers) Reed began her arts exploration as a young girl, eventually landing at The Juilliard School and later Howard University.

Feature: 25 Years Of Merry & Bright: GLITTERING LIGHTS Returns
by Debbie Hall - Dec 10, 2025


Glittering Lights, Southern Nevada’s award-winning drive-through holiday spectacular, is back for its 25th season. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is illuminated with more brilliance, color, and festive cheer.

Video: 'Nobody Cares About Santa' from ELF THE MUSICAL at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2025


Eric Ankrim and Company perform 'Nobody Cares About Santa' from ELF-THE MUSICAL at The 5th Avenue Theatre. CHeck out the video from the holiday musical now!

Cast and Creatives Set for WHO LET THE GODS OUT at Polka Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025


The cast and creative team has been revealed for Who Let The Gods Out – a hilarious brand-new stage musical based on the first adventure in the brilliant ‘Who Let The Gods Out’ series.

Philadelphia Ballet Dancer Returns to THE NUTCRACKER After Cancer Treatment
by Joshua Wright - Dec 10, 2025


Philadelphia Ballet dancer Nick Patterson, now in remission from Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will debut as Cavalier in this year’s production of The Nutcracker.

Feature: A Symphonic Holiday Tradition Returns
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 10, 2025


There are many holiday viewing traditions here in the DMV covering all genres of entertainment. Ford’s Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol and Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the Warner Theatre are just two productions that audiences keep returning to year after year.

NUTCRACKER ROUGE Celebrates its 16th Anniversary This Holiday Season
by Carissa Chesanek - Dec 9, 2025


Everyone’s favorite holiday classic, Nutcracker Rouge by Company XIV, hits the stage again this season at Bushwick’s Théâtre XIV. The show, now running for 16 years, returns to tantalize its guests with a 12-week limited engagement in the unassuming warehouse-style building, where everyone on the naughty list is rewarded with an impressive mix of acrobatics, dance, and theatrical performances.

THE NUTCRACKER AND MARIE To Be Presented In New York And New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025


Time Capsule Project and Art Couriers International will present The Nutcracker and Marie, a new reimagined adaptation of the holiday classic. The production blends traditional ballet with additional dance styles and includes interactive components for families.

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