New York City Ballet's "The Nutcracker" Photo: Paul Kolnik New York City Ballet - George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™
David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
November 29 - December 30
New York City Ballet’s (NYCB) acclaimed production of Balanchine’s masterpiece, which premiered on February 2, 1954, helped to establish The Nutcracker around the country. Find out more here
Minetta Lane Theatre
November 29 - January 13, 2019
The revival of Company X!V's "...sexy hit holiday show...conceived, directed and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick returns. Find out more here
American Repertory Ballet
McCarter Theater & Rahway Performing Arts Center
November 30 – December 16
American Repertory Ballet (ARB) brings Tchaikovsky’s and a cast of more than 100 including ARB’s professional company and select students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story. Find out more here
New Jersey Ballet
Bergen PAC & Mayo Arts Center
December 1 – 27
New Jersey Ballet has been bringing this production to families for more decades with their professional company, plus students from the school. Find out more here
Roxey Contemporary Ballet
The College of New Jersey
December 1-2
"This production is known as the most child-friendly production in the region, and we have lots of exciting enhancements and additions this season. Audiences will see many familiar faces, lots of new faces, and returning alumni from years past,” says Mark Roxey, Artistic Director. Find out more here
New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble
Montclair State University’s Memorial Auditorium
December 8 – 9
Students of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble presents their version of this timeless classic. Find out more here
Dances Patrell’s - The Yorkville Nutcracker
Kaye Playhouse @ Hunter College
December 8 – 11
Set in 1895,and for their 20th anniversary, The Yorkville Nutcracker will again take audiences on a tour of Olde New York's landmarks, Gracie Mansion, the New York Botanical Garden, and skating in Central Park. Find out more here
New York Theatre Ballet - Keith Michael's The Nutcracker
Florence Gould Hall
December 14 -16
New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) returns with Michael's The Nutcracker, "... set in Art Nouveau style circa 1907 ..." according to the release. Find out more here
Manhattan Youth Ballet and Manhattan Movement & Arts Center - The Knickerbocker Suite
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center
December 7 - 16
New York City landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and NY sports teams are part of Manhattan Youth Ballet and Manhattan Movement & Arts Center’s The Nutcracker. Find out more here
Mark Morris Dance Group’s The Hard Nut
BAM
December 10-18
Morris' The Hard Nut returns to BAM with "...updated classic fairytale [which takes place]...in the swinging 1970s, complete with dancing G.I. Joes, whimsical costumes, gender-bending casting, and a Waltz of the Snowflakes like no other," notes the release." Find out more here
Nimbus Dance Works
Jersey City
December 11 - 22
Under artistic director, Samuel Pott, Nimbus Dance Works, Jersey City’s professional dance company, brings their Jersey City Nutcracker to audiences. Find out more here.
Various Artists - The Hip Hop Nutcracker
NJPAC
December 14
Rap legend Kurtis Blow is special guest MC for this hip-hop holiday mash-up which returns for the third year. Dancers, musicians and others bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in a contemporary urban setting. Find out more here
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company
Salvatore Capezio Theater
December 14 - 16
Choreographer Igal Perry and the his Company presents their Nutcracker experience with over 60 performers, set to excerpts from Tchaikovsky's original score as well as new music selected by Perry. Find out more here
The Bang Group
The Flea
December 20 - 22
The Bang Group returns for its 16th anniversary season of Nut/Cracked David Parker's comic, subversive, neo-vaudeville version of "The Nutcracker," according to the release. Find out more here
The Love Show
(le) poisson rouge
December 22 -23
"Nutcracker: Rated R" returns to NYC! The Love Show brings back the best excerpts of their legendary underground ballet (last seen in Tokyo), "Yule Shul"! "Two delightful evenings of everything naughty and nice, featuring dance, song, burlesque, circus, magic and more! A perfect holiday show for those who love Christmas, Hanukkah, The Nutcracker, and everything in between!," notes the release. Find out more here
David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
November 29 - December 30
New York City Ballet’s (NYCB) acclaimed production of Balanchine’s masterpiece, which premiered on February 2, 1954, helped to establish The Nutcracker around the country. Find out more here
Minetta Lane Theatre
November 29 - January 13, 2019
The revival of Company X!V's "...sexy hit holiday show...conceived, directed and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick returns. Find out more here
American Repertory Ballet
McCarter Theater & Rahway Performing Arts Center
November 30 – December 16
American Repertory Ballet (ARB) brings Tchaikovsky’s and a cast of more than 100 including ARB’s professional company and select students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story. Find out more here
New Jersey Ballet
Bergen PAC & Mayo Arts Center
December 1 – 27
New Jersey Ballet has been bringing this production to families for more decades with their professional company, plus students from the school. Find out more here
Roxey Contemporary Ballet
The College of New Jersey
December 1-2
"This production is known as the most child-friendly production in the region, and we have lots of exciting enhancements and additions this season. Audiences will see many familiar faces, lots of new faces, and returning alumni from years past,” says Mark Roxey, Artistic Director. Find out more here
New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble
Montclair State University’s Memorial Auditorium
December 8 – 9
Students of New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble presents their version of this timeless classic. Find out more here
Dances Patrell’s - The Yorkville Nutcracker
Kaye Playhouse @ Hunter College
December 8 – 11
Set in 1895,and for their 20th anniversary, The Yorkville Nutcracker will again take audiences on a tour of Olde New York's landmarks, Gracie Mansion, the New York Botanical Garden, and skating in Central Park. Find out more here
New York Theatre Ballet - Keith Michael's The Nutcracker
Florence Gould Hall
December 14 -16
New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) returns with Michael's The Nutcracker, "... set in Art Nouveau style circa 1907 ..." according to the release. Find out more here
Manhattan Youth Ballet and Manhattan Movement & Arts Center - The Knickerbocker Suite
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center
December 7 - 16
New York City landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and NY sports teams are part of Manhattan Youth Ballet and Manhattan Movement & Arts Center’s The Nutcracker. Find out more here
Mark Morris Dance Group’s The Hard Nut
BAM
December 10-18
Morris' The Hard Nut returns to BAM with "...updated classic fairytale [which takes place]...in the swinging 1970s, complete with dancing G.I. Joes, whimsical costumes, gender-bending casting, and a Waltz of the Snowflakes like no other," notes the release." Find out more here
Nimbus Dance Works
Jersey City
December 11 - 22
Under artistic director, Samuel Pott, Nimbus Dance Works, Jersey City’s professional dance company, brings their Jersey City Nutcracker to audiences. Find out more here.
Various Artists - The Hip Hop Nutcracker
NJPAC
December 14
Rap legend Kurtis Blow is special guest MC for this hip-hop holiday mash-up which returns for the third year. Dancers, musicians and others bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in a contemporary urban setting. Find out more here
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company
Salvatore Capezio Theater
December 14 - 16
Choreographer Igal Perry and the his Company presents their Nutcracker experience with over 60 performers, set to excerpts from Tchaikovsky's original score as well as new music selected by Perry. Find out more here
The Bang Group
The Flea
December 20 - 22
The Bang Group returns for its 16th anniversary season of Nut/Cracked David Parker's comic, subversive, neo-vaudeville version of "The Nutcracker," according to the release. Find out more here
The Love Show
(le) poisson rouge
December 22 -23
"Nutcracker: Rated R" returns to NYC! The Love Show brings back the best excerpts of their legendary underground ballet (last seen in Tokyo), "Yule Shul"! "Two delightful evenings of everything naughty and nice, featuring dance, song, burlesque, circus, magic and more! A perfect holiday show for those who love Christmas, Hanukkah, The Nutcracker, and everything in between!," notes the release. Find out more here
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