The Nutcracker

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season in 2024 include A Christmas Carol and more.

Ring in the holiday season this December with memorable performances at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center. Learn more about the full lineup and how to get tickets here!

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will present holiday favorites for 2024, including THE NUTCRACKER, and A SERAPHIC FIRE CHRISTMAS, and more. Learn more about the performances and how to get tickets here!

First Parish Unitarian Universalist announced its 98th annual PAGEANT OF THE NATIVITY, a cherished tradition featuring a live nativity scene and carols, set to take place this December.

Portland Symphony Orchestra Will Perform MAGIC oF CHRISTMAS this holiday seaosn. The beloved holiday classic soars to dazzling heights as Cirque de la Symphonie joins the Portland Symphony Orchestra for Magic of Christmas.

TDF will host an autism-friendly performance of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town in January, tailored for families with members on the autism spectrum or with other developmental or cognitive disabilities.

Royal Ballet First Soloist Nicol Edmonds will perform with the Scottish Ballet for a limited run of shows this winter as The Prince in The Nutcracker.  For this anticipated debut, Edmonds will partner with Scottish Ballet Principal Marge Hendrick as his Sugar Plum Fairy. 

Written by Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning singer and songwriter, Jim Camacho, the beloved decade-spanning holiday musical, 'Mouse King,' makes its return to South Florida.

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will present the Tony Award®-winning FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Gerard Alessandrini’s legendary and hilarious musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars.

Ballet Co.Laboratory has announced their production of NUTCRACKER IN WONDERLAND, a reimagined take on the classic tale, blending elements of THE NUTCRACKER and ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

Experience the timeless holiday classic THE NUTCRACKER as presented by The World Ballet Company. Performances will take place at the Wharton Center, offering a magical journey through a winter wonderland.

The Grand Kyiv Ballet is embarking on its first-ever national tour of The Nutcracker, bringing this enchanting performance to more than 100 cities across the country this holiday season.

The Long Beach Ballet will continue its annual holiday tradition, for the 42nd year this December, of presenting The Nutcracker at the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center for seven performances.

The Fox Theatre in Atlanta has announced a lineup of holiday events, featuring festive performances and activities. Discover the seasonal offerings and plan your visit.

The Orchestra Now will perform at the Met Museum on December 8 and offer a free concert at Manhattan's Talent Unlimited High School on December 15, featuring works by Siena, Wagner, and Parsifal.

Bob Baker’s perennial holiday favorite Bob Baker’s Nutcracker opens November 30, 2024, at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s production manager Daisy Hernandez managed to find some time out of her very busy puppet responsibilities to answer a few of my queries

Symphony San Jose and New Ballet will collaborate for THE SAN JOSE NUTCRACKER, running in December. Experience a festive performance combining live orchestral music and ballet in San Jose. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Winter Wonderland comes to Axelrod Performing Arts Center next month for the holiday season. Check out videos from behind the scenes and inside rehearsal here!

 Scottsdale Arts is known for its festive holiday performances, and this year’s diverse offerings include everything from infectious ukulele tunes to Americana music. Learn more about the lineup here!

New York City Ballet will open its annual season of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® this month at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. 

New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) will present its annual holiday production of Keith Michael’s The Nutcracker with six shows, Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22 at Florence Gould Theater in New York City.

Experience holiday magic with two cabaret performances at the Playhouse Barn, featuring Broadway's Teri Dale Hansen and pianist Joseph Thalken. Enjoy festive classics and new favorites this season.

‘Tis the season for savings at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)’s and The VETS’ annual Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 7. For one day only, save 25% on selected seating and performances for most upcoming shows at PPAC and The VETS.  

The Nutcracker Suite & Spicy returns to Hartford for its 15th year, blending ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. Experience this lively twist on a classic tale at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.

BalletMet's NUTCRACKER returns to the Ohio Theatre from Dec. 12-28. The production will have 22 performances, including two My First Nutcracker iterations, and feature more than 180 Academy students and trainees alongside the professional company