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This holiday season at Wharton Center, the calendar is full of festive performances, including The Nurcracker, Making Spirits Bright With Ann Hampton Callaway, and more. 

Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic comes to life on the stage of Teatro Liberdade on November 17th and 18th with the Saint Petersburg Classical Ballet. Directed by Kirill Safin, the production features Alexander Volchkov (Moscow Bolshoi) and Maria Tomilova (Grigorovich Ballet), accompanied by 24 Russian and Ukrainian dancers. With lavish sets, stunning costumes, and the unforgettable Grand Pas de Deux in the second act, the show recreates the Christmas magic of E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale. More than a ballet, it is a celebration of the imagination, innocence, and beauty of the classic.

Dances Patrelle will present The Yorkville Nutcracker at the Kaye Playhouse. There will be a battle with life-sized mice, a midnight skate on the ponds of Central Park, and more.

The timeless holiday favorite Bob Baker’s Nutcracker returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse for 50 performances from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Featuring over 100 handcrafted puppets from the historic Bob Baker Marionette Theater.

Northglenn Arts celebrates the 2025 holiday season with six live shows at the Parsons Theatre, including Irish Christmas in America, The Nutcracker, MO5AIC, Davina and the Vagabonds, and Motones & Jerseys: Holiday Showdown.

The Boston Civic Symphony launches its 101st season on November 9, 2025, at Jordan Hall under the direction of Music Director Francisco Noya. The 2025–26 season includes four concerts blending classical masterworks with contemporary pieces.

Festival Ballet Theatre will return to the Irvine Barclay Theatre this December with its acclaimed production of The Nutcracker, running December 6–24, 2025.

Symphony San Jose will present its annual Holiday Spectacular on December 6–7, 2025, at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose. Conducted by Elena Sharkova.

Phoenix’s The Nash Jazz Club will celebrate the holiday season with a full lineup of December concerts, including A Charlie Brown Christmas, Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, and more.

Indianapolis Ballet principal dancers Yoshiko Kamikusa and Luzemberg Santana will appear as guest artists in the Greater York Youth Ballet/Dance It Forward’s production of The Nutcracker.

The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet has announced that former Milwaukee Ballet principals Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König will appear as guest artists in its 2025 production of The Nutcracker.

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.

Married couple Tara and Austin Jarboe return to the Roxey Ballet for its 30th season, performing in THE NUTCRACKER — a special return as the couple first met in the 2001 production, playing Clara and Fritz.

Sara Mearns is in the spotlight as a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, where she has spent the past two decades of her career. Yet, even at the top of her field, she relies on off-season gigs to cover New York rent on a 37-week contract.

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include The Sound of Music and more.

BroadwayWorld chats with Lance Gardner about directing Suzan-Lori Parks' 'Sally & Tom' at Marin Theatre, where he serves as Executive Artistic Director. It runs through Sunday, November 23rd in Mill Valley, CA.

Inland Pacific Ballet will present its annual production of The Nutcracker this holiday season with four performances at Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College in Claremont, December 13–14, and three performances at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, December 20–21.

The Bergen Performing Arts Center (BergenPAC) will celebrate the 2025 holiday season with a full lineup of concerts, theatrical productions, and family programming throughout December.

Acclaimed pianist Katya Grineva will return to Carnegie Hall for her 'A Classical Holiday' concert for one night only. Celebrating her 23rd Stern Auditorium appearance, Katya has performed at the venue more than any other female artist.

The Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra will perform “Let It Glow”at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Celebrate the magic of the season with a dazzling holiday concert full of sparkling melodies and festive cheer! 

Nut/Cracked - The Bang Group's beloved, witty response to The Nutcracker - will return to Kaatsbaan this December.

The Washington Ballet kicked off its 49th season with a well-rounded, vibrant showcase of its current talent and built anticipation for its upcoming half-century celebration. 

Philadelphia’s acclaimed non-traditional holiday favorite One-Man Nutcracker will return for the 2025 holiday season, running December 9 through January 5 at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake.

The Ruth Page Center for the Arts will present its annual live production of “Ruth Page's The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by the legendary Ruth Page.

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble will present its annual production of The Nutcracker December 12–14, 2025, at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.