The Nutcracker

In December 2022, I had the honour of seeing Veronica Paeper and Cape Town City Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER. The same talented production team returns this season to stage this timeless ballet again. The result is just as beautiful as when I watched it two years ago. While this year’s production takes place in the Theatre rather than the larger Opera House, the production does not lose any of the magic from the 2022 production.

Dr. Phillips Center is celebrating the festivities with their holiday lineup including live music, family-friendly shows, and one-of-a-kind events you won’t find anywhere else in Orlando. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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From nonprofit theaters innovating in the face of financial pressures to the anticipation of live performance rebounding amidst AI fatigue, the stories highlight an industry evolving while staying grounded in community and creativity. Stories include Broadway honoring Tom Viola, regional theaters navigating leadership changes, and international venues undergoing major renovations.

These days the Nutcracker can take many forms, from funny to sultry, and everything in between. That is the case with The Hard Nut presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn. Based on the book by E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, this dance performance is a fun and wacky time for all, including family and children even with those sexual innuendos thrown in there for the adults.

Pasadena Dance Theatre is presenting The Nutcracker at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse this month. See photos here! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Nunnbetter Dance Theatre began offering dance classes in Bergenfield, NJ in 1998. Since then NDT has also produced a full scale production of The Nutcracker. Purchase tickets to this year's production!

What did our critic think of THE WASHINGTON BALLET'S 'THE NUTCRACKER' at Warner Theater?

Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings light and joy to winter for audiences of all ages. Enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. With live music played by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, this ever-popular ballet is the perfect festive treat.

Celebrate the holidays with  “Hip Hop Nutcracker,' a holiday dance mash-up featuring hip-hop dancing and more—a family show not to be missed! 

Carnegie Hall+—Carnegie Hall's video streaming channel—invites music lovers to celebrate the holiday season with a curated selection of operas, ballets, concerts, and films, perfect for viewing at this festive time of year.

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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Birmingham Royal Ballet has shared that their CEO Caroline Miller passed away on Sunday 15 December. Read her full obituary here and learn more about Miller's legacy.

 Miami City Ballet will open 2025 with Winter Mix, a program celebrating the artistry of women in dance and music throughout South Florida. Learn more about the program here!

Sky Arts Freeview has announced its upcoming lineup of broadcasts for the holiday season, including several musicals any theatre lover can enjoy. The lineup includes The Nutcracker, La Traviata, Edward Scissorhands, Titanic the Musical, and more.

What did our critic think of Anastasia at Bucks County Playhouse?

It has been some time coming. For nearly 15 years English National Ballet enthusiastically performed Wayne Eagling’s Nutcracker, a traditional but rather staid production with a fuzzy narrative and lacking opportunity for the company to shine.