The Nutcracker Ballet
Type: Family Friendly
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For many children around the country, The Nutcracker was not only their first introduction to ballet, but also a shining symbol of the holiday season. The Nutcracker in New York, which debuted in... Read More
For many children around the country, The Nutcracker was not only their first introduction to ballet, but also a shining symbol of the holiday season. The Nutcracker in New York, which debuted in February 1954, pays homage to that tradition with elaborate staging and some of the finest performers in the world. All in, the show features 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 32 stagehands and 2 separate casts of 50 students that re-create Tchaikovsky's beloved world flawlessly. If you can only see one show this holiday season, don't even hesitate. Make it The Nutcracker. The show runs from late-November to early-January, giving you plenty of time to catch a piece of the magic, even after the new year.
Hours:
- Contact for Specific Dates and Times
- By Appointment
Admissions:
- $200 - $225
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Andrea Wien
New York Local Expert
- Holiday Attractions: "Get to know the dancers at pre-performance dancer chats, held on select Fridays throughout the year."
- Best for Holiday Attractions Because: This spectacular event is a holiday tradition that's reigned supreme for decades.
