The Nutcracker

New York City Ballet has announced that Ryan Tomash has been promoted from Soloist to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan following the matinee performance on Saturday, February 28, in which Tomash danced a leading role in Jerome Robbins' Dances at a Gathering.

Des Moines has a thriving arts community.  One of the amazing organizations that is making this community thrive is Ballet Des Moines. I had the opportunity to attend their performance of “Nothing Holds Still” this last weekend. The show featured world-premiere dances and collaborations with other community artists.  If all of their shows are as beautiful as this one, I have a feeling I’ll be seeing more of them.

Sammy Moore, Cam Tweed, Ryan Upton, Alice O'Brien, Courtney Cyrus, Ena Yamaguchi will star in Derrière on a G String, directed by Alfred Taylor-Gaunt at the King's Head Theatre. 

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Connecticut Ballet will be reviving the romantic tragedy Giselle for two performances only, both featuring acclaimed guest artists in the leads.

Sadler's Wells will present a new production of THE SNOWMAN at the Peacock Theatre, offering a festive treat with additional programming at their venues.

Sumptuous design, assured dancing and clear storytelling combine to create a Nutcracker that is both elegant and utterly engrossing.

This December, a Northern Ballet, 4Pi Productions, and Schwarzman Centre production Clara & The Nutcracker will premiere at the newly built Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at the University of Oxford.

About a month ago, I made the decision to shift my career focus to Musical Theater Performance after 3 years in college as a Flute Performance major. This is my story about finally listening to the dreams planted in my head and following my intuition

92NY Harkness Dance Center will present a masterclass workshop with renowned ballet dancer Megan Fairchild, offering an exclusive educational opportunity for dancers.

The pioneering documentary rock musical that helped define the New Vic Theatre's signature actor-musician style will return to the theatre this April after a 33-year hiatus to mark the organisation's 40th anniversary celebrations.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present a diverse lineup for its 2026-27 season, including five major productions. The season aims to showcase a blend of classic and contemporary ballets.

Cory Stearns, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2011, will retire from the Company following performances of Onegin during the 2026 Summer season.

Ballet Ariel will present two captivating ballets, THE TOYMAKER'S DOLL and COPPELIA, with performances scheduled in Denver on April 18 and Lakewood on May 3. Learn more here!

Comedian, actor and BRIT Awards 2026 host Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with Bad Influence, his brand-new national arena tour. Hitting arenas across the UK in 2027.

PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT will offer a unique opportunity for children to experience classical music, hosted by Popejoy in February 2026.

Opera Australia’s summer season will come to a sumptuous conclusion with Tchaikovsky’s most celebrated opera, Eugene Onegin opening at the Sydney Opera House on 17 March.

The Chicago Philharmonic will collaborate with artist Ryan O'Neal, known as Sleeping At Last, for a concert at the Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater in Orlando on February 28, showcasing the impact of Chicago's artists on a national scale.

Crown Ballet will return to Parr Hall in Warrington with a one-night performance of THE NUTCRACKER this November. The touring company brings Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet back to the venue following its 2025 presentation of Swan Lake.

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a preview of new works by The Bang Group at Studio 2 on February 20, 2026. The event features innovative pieces from the project 'Sodbusters', exploring new dimensions in tap and percussive dance.

Miami City Ballet will present its 2026-27 season, marking the inaugural season of Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia. The season promises a lineup of performances characterized by spectacle, beauty, and joy, showcasing both classical and contemporary ballet.

Kansas City Ballet has announced a celebration of a quarter century of distinctive community engagement with the launch of the 2025-26 season's Reach Out And Dance Program (R.O.A.D.).

Classical Arts Entertainment is on their annual North American tour and stopped by Strathmore on January 17th for a glitzy, glamorous rendition of Swan Lake, where the set pieces, principal dancers, and costumes shone like snow in moonlight. 

Los Angeles Ballet will mark its 20th anniversary with a special season at The Wallis Annenberg Center, featuring a tribute to George Balanchine, a classic favorite, a world premiere, and an extended holiday schedule of THE NUTCRACKER.

The Chandler Cultural Foundation has named Timothy Russell, PhD, to its Board of Directors following his appointment by Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke and approval by the Foundation board.