George Balanchines The Nutcracker - New York City Ballet

Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Welcome to the world of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™. This is the production that is the heart of New York City’s year-end holiday season. Whether it is a family tradition or a once-in-a-lifetime visit, your experience of this glittering classic ballet will stay with you forever and warm your spirit.

From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with adorable children, marching toy soldiers, a glowing one-ton Christmas tree that seemingly grows forever, mischievous mice, crystalline waltzing snowflakes, the Land of Sweets and some of the most glorious dancing on earth.

This is the place to come to learn all there is to know about the history of this much-loved  ballet and New York City Ballet’s production. It is where you will find the information you need to order tickets for the next season of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™.

utcrackerScenery_sm 1954: Special holiday seasons are devoted to George Balanchine's The NutcrackerTM, thus beginning a holiday tradition that will be emulated by many ballet companies across the country.
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