The Nutcracker
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland, OR, 97201, Unites States
A sparkling winter tale set to Tchaikovsky’s festive score. When Marie’s mysterious godfather gives her a magical Nutcracker that comes to life, Marie and her Nutcracker Prince set off on an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure to the Land of Sweets.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® returns to brighten your holidays! Experience the sparkle, dancing, music, and magic that only The Nutcracker can bring. We’ll be decking the halls (McCaw Hall, that is) and putting on the greatest show in town, all you need are your tickets. Gather your friends and family for the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, a treat you’ll savor all season long.

The Nutcracker
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
A treasured holiday tradition returns! Ballet Austin’s 63rd annual production of The Nutcracker is a dazzling spectacle filled with magic, wonder, and timeless charm. Follow Clara on her enchanting journey from a festive holiday party to the shimmering Land of Sweets, where she meets the dazzling Sugar Plum Fairy and the brave Nutcracker Prince. Featuring festive sets, exquisite costumes, and live accompaniment by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, this beloved classic creates cherished holiday memories year after year.

The Nutcracker
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Academy of Music, 240 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Toast the season with George Balanchine’s must-see holiday classic!
The Nutcracker leaps from the stage with fighting mice, toy soldiers, dancing candy canes, and waltzing flowers, all set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score. Embark on an unforgettable journey with Marie and her Prince to the Land of Sweets in this beloved holiday tradition.

Nutcracker
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
On Christmas Eve 1944, SF Ballet made history with the American premiere of Nutcracker, launching a national holiday tradition that continues to enchant audiences. Set in 1915 San Francisco, Helgi Tomasson’s Nutcracker takes place in a city celebrating a new age of technology. As the lights dim and the music soars, snowflakes swirl, flowers dance, and a child’s imagination takes flight. Experience the magic of a Nutcracker that is as unique as it is heartwarming.
Clara from Tomasson’s Nutcracker // © Studio Schuller for San Francisco Ballet

The Nutcracker
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-12 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Citizens Opera House, 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, _02111, United States
Dare to let your dreams take you on a journey filled with happiness and wonder. Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker mesmerizes audiences of all ages with its beloved characters, swoon-worthy sets, and unparalleled choreography. Join us for the first time or continue a holiday tradition and find out why Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker is the “gold standard” (The Boston Globe).
