Music by Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky
Featuring the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra and the Philadelphia Boys Choir
Be enchanted by the Philadelphia region's most beloved holiday tradition, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™. For 43 years, families have created yuletide memories with Pennsylvania Ballet's production of this classic tale. The simple story of a girl, a gift, and a fanciful dream is made magical by opulent sets and costumes by Peter Horne and Judanna Lynn and the impassioned artistry of Pennsylvania Ballet dancers. The renowned Philadelphia Boys Choir raises their voices with the magnificent Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra to bring Tschaikovsky's unforgettable score to life.
Performance Dates
Saturday, December 10 , 11 am, 7 pm
Sunday, December 11, 12 pm, 4 pm
Friday, December 16, 7 pm
Saturday, December 17, 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm
Sunday, December 18, 12 pm and 4 pm
Thursday, December 22, 7 pm
Friday, December 23, 2 pm, 7 pm
Saturday, December 24, 12 pm
Monday, December 26, 12 pm, 4 pm
Tuesday, December 27, 2 pm
Wednesday, December 28, 2 pm
Thursday, December 29, 2 pm
Friday, December 30, 2 pm, 7pm
Saturday, December 31, 12 pm
Click here to view casting for Nutcracker. Subject to change.
Go behind-the-scenes at rehearsals for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™! Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Video: Alexander Iziliaev