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The Nutcracker

Closing: December 31, 2024

The Nutcracker - West End History , Info & More

Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore London

It’s not Christmas without *The Nutcracker!* And in 2024 we are overjoyed to announce the return of __Birmingham Royal Ballet__’s festive favourite to the Royal Albert Hall. This enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.

Created exclusively for the Royal Albert Hall, with gorgeous period costumes and dazzling projections, this Christmas classic is brought to life by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s world-class dancers and orchestra, the __Royal Ballet Sinfonia__.

Experience the true magic of Christmas, as Clara’s toys come to life at the stroke of midnight. Journey through a fantastical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes to the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.


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Video: Behind the Scenes of THE NUTCRACKER at Pasadena Dance Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025


Pasadena Dance Theatre will present THE NUTCRACKER in a limited engagement at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Led by Artistic Director Ashleigh Doede with choreography by Jessamyn Vedro, the production features more than 50 dancers. Go behind the scenes in a newly released video featuring Doede and Vedro discussing the staging alongside a peek inside rehearsal.

Utah Audiences Report Spike in Fake Ticket Sales for Ballet West’s THE NUTCRACKER
by Joshua Wright - Dec 16, 2025


Ballet West reports a surge in fake and inflated ticket sales for THE NUTCRACKER, urging audiences to verify purchases through official ticketing sites.

Photos: Sterling K. Brown, Julie Chen Moonves, and More at American Ballet Theatre’s Holiday Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025


American Ballet Theatre returned to Los Angeles to host its annual Holiday Benefit. The special, one-night-only program celebrated the magic of the season. Check out photos here!

Review: CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS at Artistry Theater, Bloomington Center For The Arts
by Jared Fessler - Dec 16, 2025


What did our critic think of CHRISTMAS WITH CONTUS at Artistry Theater, Bloomington Center For The Arts?

THE NUTCRACKER to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025


'The Nutcracker,'  will be presented live and on stage in a family-friendly, abridged and narrated format at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre.

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025


The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards; THE WEDDING SINGER Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025


The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards; ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025


The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards; ANASTASIA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025


The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Orlando Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025


The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025


The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; PARADE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025


The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; MATILDA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025


The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025


The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: LITTLE BULB'S THE NUTCRACKER, Saint Martin’s Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Dec 15, 2025


Little Bulb’s The Nutcracker arrives in the West End as a celebration of imagination, music and collective joy. This Olivier Award nominated production proves why the company is so beloved by family audiences, offering a festive adventure that is both wildly silly and deeply thoughtful. With its homemade aesthetic, infectious energy and generous heart it is children's theatre at its most alive.

Cape Ballet Africa's THE NUTCRACKER Comes to Artscape in February 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025


The Mother City will finally have the chance to experience the mother of all ballets when the magic of Cape Ballet Africa's The Nutcracker is performed at Artscape's Opera House in February.

Pianist Katya Grineva Will Return to Carnegie Hall For Holiday Concert
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025


Acclaimed pianist Katya Grineva will return to Carnegie Hall for her “A Classical Holiday” concert for one night only, Friday, December 26, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Learn more here!

Review: ENB NUTCRACKER, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 15, 2025


If your festive wish-list includes being whisked away to a land of shimmering magic and charming story-telling, ENB have the ideal antidote to the winter drizzle outside with the first revival of their version of Nutcracker that debuted last year. Aaron S. Watkin and Arielle Smit bring a welcome change from the confused storytelling of Wayne Eagling's previous iteration, with a sugary delight of a show.

Review: The Washington Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at Warner Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - Dec 12, 2025


The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker was a faithful rendition of the holiday classic with a whimsical Washingtonian twist. When it comes to the ballet classic Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, you'll find that each company strives to find a way to make it new again.

Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme to Livestream Holiday Show
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025


BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon will host a global livestream of this year’s all-new iteration of “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show” on December 23 at 7PM PST. Tickets to the livestream event are available now.

HAVE YOURSELF A VERY BIG BAND CHRISTMAS Comes to the Rialto Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025


The Rialto Theatre will present this year’s festive production, “Have Yourself a Very Big Band Christmas,” featuring the Cyprus Collective Big Band. Learn more here!

Review: THE RED SHOES, Sadler's Wells Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Dec 12, 2025


I couldn't help but get swept away by The Red Shoes. A rich blend of romantic storytelling and cinema, this production showcases the best Matthew Bourne has to offer as a love letter to ballet in its purest (and most haunting) form. If you're unable to find a production of The Nutcracker this holiday season, a trip to Sadler's Wells will more than suffice.

Feature: 25 Years Of Merry & Bright: GLITTERING LIGHTS Returns
by Debbie Hall - Dec 10, 2025


Glittering Lights, Southern Nevada’s award-winning drive-through holiday spectacular, is back for its 25th season. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is illuminated with more brilliance, color, and festive cheer.

Cast and Creatives Set for WHO LET THE GODS OUT at Polka Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025


The cast and creative team has been revealed for Who Let The Gods Out – a hilarious brand-new stage musical based on the first adventure in the brilliant ‘Who Let The Gods Out’ series.

Philadelphia Ballet Dancer Returns to THE NUTCRACKER After Cancer Treatment
by Joshua Wright - Dec 10, 2025


Philadelphia Ballet dancer Nick Patterson, now in remission from Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will debut as Cavalier in this year’s production of The Nutcracker.

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