Although the complete and staged The Nutcracker ballet was not initially as successful as the 20-minute Nutcracker Suite that Tchaikovsky had premiered nine months earlier, it became popular in later years.

Dec 12, 2025 · Every December, as predictably as cold weather and frantic gift-buying, The Nutcracker returns to stages around the world. For many ballet companies, beyond a tradition — it’s the engine …

2 days ago · George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is one of the most complex theatrical, staged ballets in the company's active repertory. The popularity of the ballet is immense and it provides an …

Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget.

6 days ago · Experience the magic of Richmond Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, this festive holiday …

Tchaikovsky composed his final ballet, The Nutcracker while traveling across France and the United States including a trip to New York for the inauguration of Carnegie Hall.

3 days ago · Guided by the Nutcracker Prince, she journeys through swirling winter landscapes where snowflakes dance in harmony and into the dazzling Land of Sweets, where confections waltz and the …

Nov 28, 2025 · Evoking the sweet delicacy of confections come to life, the sugarplum fairy invites you to experience the magic and wonder of The Nutcracker.

Dec 11, 2025 · The Nutcracker is a ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, first performed in December 1892. The Nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve …

Dec 16, 2025 · If time, location or affordability are keeping you from seeing the ballet, a bold new production of 'Nutcracker' premiering Tuesday on 'Great Performances' is a way to keep the tradition.