Program
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®
Nov 29, 2024–Jan 04, 2025
Approx. 2 hrs
Performance Dates
Experience the magic and wonder of New York City Ballet’s treasured holiday favorite, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Let Tschaikovsky’s transcendent melodies sweep you away with young Marie as she encounters the fearsome Mouse King and a blustery blizzard of ballerinas before arriving in the delectable Land of Sweets. With awe-inducing special effects, including a Christmas tree of epic proportions, dazzling sets and costumes, and exquisite choreography infusing every moment with joy and excitement, it’s no wonder this beloved production delights audiences of all ages.
During the holiday period, the entire Company is immersed in activities surrounding George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®. All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 40 stagehands, and more than 125 children in two alternating casts from the School of American Ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible.
Audiences of all ages are sure to be captivated by the lure of Tschaikovsky's music, Balanchine's choreography, Karinska's sumptuous costumes, and Rouben Ter-Arutunian's magical sets. Based on the Alexandre Dumas père version of E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (1816), George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is one of the most complex ballets in the Company's active repertory and provides an unforgettable spark to the holiday season.
Please Note
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is recommended for ages 5+, and all patrons, including small children sitting in laps, must have a ticket to enter the theater.
Look for VIP Sweet Seats
With this special holiday package, each admission includes premium seating, souvenir book, a sweet treat, and for every two tickets purchased, you’ll receive a voucher good for one complimentary keepsake photo. Plus, Sweet Seat ticket holders save 15% when purchasing additional photos at the Nutcracker photo opportunity.
Orders exceeding 19 Nutcracker tickets must be processed by NYCB Group Sales. Additional fees are noted online where applicable. Required charges to phone, internet, and box office sales apply. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges. Performances begin at the announced start time, and in deference to the viewing and listening pleasure of the audience in the auditorium, and to the performers onstage, there is no late or re-entry seating. We regret that we cannot replace or refund tickets for performances you miss.
