2019 Nutcracker Family Benefit

DEC 14 at 2 PM

One of New York City’s favorite holiday affairs, the Nutcracker Family Benefit helps raise critical funds for New York City Ballet and its education and outreach programs, in addition to the School of American Ballet's Scholarship Fund. A fun-filled family event, the Benefit begins with a matinee performance of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker^® followed by a holiday party on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater, complete with dancers from the performance.

THE CHILDREN OF GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER^®

64 School of American Ballet students are an integral part of each performance of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker^®. Find out which students will be performing now through January 5.

Photo © Heather Stern for New York Times

BEHIND THE MAGIC

DEC 9 at 6:30 PM

Now in its second year, this onstage program features performance excerpts, demonstrations, and the rare opportunity to hear interviews with the artists who make this magic of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker^® possible.

Kicking Off Our Second Season

Join us as we continue our journey through NYCB history and repertory, and welcome listeners to our newest series – The Rosin Box hosted by NYCB Solosits Claire Kretzschmar and Aarón Sanz. 

Workshops for Children with Physical Disabilities

DEC 21 at 11 AM

Especially designed for children with physical disabilities and movement disorders, this one-hour movement workshop led by NYCB artists will feature excerpts from some of the Company's beloved works. 

Meet Our Newest Company Members

This year we've welcomed a handful of new corps de ballet members to the NYCB family. Get to know a little bit more about five of these young dancers — Davide Riccardo, Naomi Corti, LaJeromeny Brown, Jules Mabie, and Victor Abreu — with a collection of exclusive Q&As.

Bluebird London Exclusive for Nutcracker Ticket Holders

Receive a complimentary glass of wine, specially-selected by the sommelier, when you reserve a table for up to four guests. Mention NUTCRACKER at 347-682-2100 or email info@bluebirdlondon.nyc.

CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS

Join the artists of NYCB this holiday season for 45-minute pre-performance exploration of the music, movement, and themes of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker^® before select matinee performances.