New York City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
$70-$325
The quintessential New York City holiday experience, "George Ballanchine's The Nutcracker" whisks away children and adults alike with Tchaikovsky's immortal score. A cast of 150 delectable characters with sensational sets and costumes transports audiences to the luscious land of sweets for waltzing treats to delight the entire family.
Audiences of all ages are sure to be captivated by the lure of Tchaikovsky's music, Balanchine's choreography, Karinska's sumptuous costumes, and Rouben Ter-Arutunian's magical sets. Based on the Alexandre Dumas père version of E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (1816), "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker" is one of the most complex ballets in the company's active repertory and provides an unforgettable spark to the holiday season.
"George Balanchine's The Nutcracker" is recommended for ages 5+, and all patrons, including small children sitting in laps, must have a ticket to enter the theater. The show will run for approximately 2 hours.
Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 31.