Seeing "The Nutcracker" is one of the best ways to kick off the holiday season.
The Nutcracker—the classic Christmas ballet—will delight you with its intricate choreography and much-loved music. The acrobatics of the Russian dance are a stark contrast to the sinewy grace of the Arabian dance and the "Waltz of the Sugar Plum Fairy" will have you humming all the way home.
Here are five places to see a performance of The Nutcracker this year:
Ballet Chesapeake
This family-friendly performance is one of the most affordable offerings this season. Purchase your tickets online for premium seats that won't break the bank.
- WHEN: December 14-15, 2019
- WHERE: Stephens Hall Theatre | 7900 Stephens Avenue | Towson, MD
- TICKETS: $22-$28
Courtesy of the Weinberg Center for the Arts
Maryland Regional Ballet
Purchase your tickets online for this holiday tradition, featuring students from the Frederick School of Classic Ballet and guest performers from the New York City Ballet.
- WHEN: December 13-15, 2019
- WHERE: Weinberg Center for the Arts | 20 West Patrick Street | Frederick, MD
- TICKETS: $16-$30
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Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
This touring troupe will be performing all over the country, so catch them while you can. One of the coolest things about the Moscow Ballet is that they incorporate local ballet dancers, usually about 100 children, to dance alongside the troupe's stars.
- WHEN: December 13-14, 2019
- WHERE: The Hippodrome Theatre | 12 North Eutaw Street | Baltimore, MD
- TICKETS: $25.50-$200
You can also see the show in Bethesda:
- WHEN: December 15-16, 2019
- WHERE: The Music Center at the Strathmore | 5301 Tuckerman Lane | North Bethesda, MD
- TICKETS: $49-$175
Courtesy of the Ballet Theatre of Maryland
Ballet Theatre of Maryland
Get your tickets now to see this classic ballet at Maryland Hall in Annapolis.
- WHEN: December 7-8 and 14-15
- WHERE: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts | 801 Chase Street | Annapolis, MD
- TICKETS: $30-$53
Where will you be seeing The Nutcracker this year? Is this beautiful ballet a Christmas tradition for your family? Let us know in the comments!
