Ballet lovers will all have their own relationship with Sir Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker.
Falling snow, a rapidly-growing Christmas tree and an army of sword-fighting rats: it can only be Sir Peter Wright's The Nutcracker. Birmingham Royal Ballet's opulent, charming and whimsical production returns to Birmingham Hippodrome - where Wright's version received its premier in 1990 - and brings with it a host of magical moments.
Nashville Ballet has announced the final details and talented principal cast of company dancers that will lead the beloved holiday classic, Paul Vasterling’s Nashville's Nutcracker.
Little Theatre of Manchester (LTM) at Cheney Hall has announced their lineup of shows and events to carry audiences through the holiday season. Learn more here!
This holiday season, Ballet Arts and the Adelphi Orchestra invite audiences to step into a world of shimmering snowflakes, enchanting characters, and beloved traditions as they present The Nutcracker.
The National Chamber Ensemble will present its annual HOLIDAY CHEER concert on December 20 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. The program will include seasonal works by Leroy Anderson, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Strauss, Saint-Saëns, and others.
Together with their neighbors, Den Norske Opera invites audiences to the Christmas opening in Bjørvika! Discover the magic of the season with cozy experiences and activities for all ages—both indoors and outdoors.
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/20/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
City Theatre at Sacramento City College will produce The Nutcracker, A Panto by Christine Nicholson and Luther Hanson and directed by Luther Hanson. Learn more here!
New York City is home to a wide range of holiday attractions beyond its most famous seasonal destinations. From specialty pop-ups and historic venues to neighborhood light displays and winter markets, these hidden gems offer distinct ways to experience the city during December. Learn more about NYC's lesser-known locations and events across the five boroughs.
The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is ringing in the holiday season with a festive lineup of performances. From empowering conversations and timeless tributes to beloved ballet classics, audiences can enjoy a variety of live entertainment.
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show will return to the Brown Theatre. Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag powerhouses BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon bring back their internationally acclaimed holiday extravaganza.
Ballet Arts will present its annual production of THE NUTCRACKER on December 13–14 at River Dell High School in Oradell, NJ. The performance features a live score by the Adelphi Orchestra and guest artist Hoyeon Kim of American Ballet Theatre’s JKO School. This is the only Nutcracker in Bergen County performed with a live orchestra.
Holiday season is right around the corner, and with it, a very merry lineup of performances across FIM venues, from nostalgic notes and cozy traditions to everyone’s favorite action-packed Christmas movie classic.
Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Broadway alum Jinkx Monsoon are back with the latest edition of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Check out new performance photos here!
Celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at the majestic and beautifully decorated California Theatre with Symphony San Jose, Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabíle Youth Singers, and New Ballet, and special guests.
The Chocolate Nutcracker Midwest is an urban re-telling of the classic ballet. The Chocolate Nutcracker showcases a variety of dances, including hip hop, jazz, African contemporary, lyrical, praise dance and ballet.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland will premiere a new Annapolis-themed staging of The Nutcracker this holiday season. The production will debut all-new sets, costumes, and choreography that place Clara’s journey within the city’s historic landmarks.
The Golden State Pops Orchestra's 2025 Holiday POPS Spectacular, led by Maestro Steven Allen Fox with Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and GSPO Chorale, will return.
Celebrate the holiday season with Holiday Spirits produced by FRIGID New York at UNDER St. Marks. Enjoy a two-night presentation of short play readings on themes of winter, the holidays, and the horrors therein.
Convergence Ballet and Ballet Theatre of Phoenix once again bring the magic of the season to life with their enchanting production of THE NUTCRACKER, presented at the Herberger Theater Center.
North Shore Civic Ballet will open its annual holiday auction on November 16, with bidding available through December 5. Proceeds will support scholarships, choreography, equipment, and costuming for emerging dancers across the North Shore region.
Rattlestick Theater has revealed details for the third annual Ratcracker, Rattlestick’s utterly delightful, utterly ridiculous holiday party and fundraiser.
It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!
Pasadena Dance Theatre will debut a refreshed staging of The Nutcracker featuring choreography by Jessamyn Vedro and direction by Ashleigh Doede. Performances run December 20–21 at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse.
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