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Dec 31, 2023 · The quintessential New York City holiday experience, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®whisks away children and adults alike with Tschaikovsky’s immortal score. A cast of 150 delectable characters with sensational sets and costumes transports audiences to the luscious Land of Sweets for waltzing treats to delight the entire family.
Karinska’s costume shop only made costumes for New York City Ballet after 1964. Besides George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, she is well known for her costume designs for Balanchine’s Jewels, Vienna Waltzes, and Western Symphony, among many others. Rouben Ter-Arutunian(1920-1992) is the scenic designer for George Balanchine’s The ...
- The Nutcracker Performance Basics
- How to Get Tickets For The Nutcracker in New York City
- Plan Your Visit
- My Experience at George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
- Closing Thoughts
Let’s start by going over some the key things you’ll need to know if you’re planning to see The Nutcracker in NYC.
Due to the numerous showtimes, getting tickets to The Nutcracker in New York City is not particularly difficult as long as you book in advance. In this section we’ll talk all things tickets.
Today’s the day! You’re going to The Nutcracker in New York City! Here a few things to know for the day of the performance.
Can I gush for a second? I was soexcited to see George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker in New York City. As a young girl, I always loved the idea of ballet. Unfortunately, I completely lacked the coordination, core strength and focus required to actually be one myself. So instead, I channeled that fascination into the audience section. Each Christmas, ...
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker in New York City is delightful. The show is beautiful, the dancers are exquisite, and the music screams holiday. It sets the bar for The Nutcracker performances around the country, and it sets that bar high. It’s an amazing and festive performance that will be the cherry of top of anyone’s Christmas in New York Ci...
NJ Transit operates a train from Summit to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Boxcar operates a bus from Summit - Broad St At Maple St to NYC - 52nd St & Madison Ave 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–24 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Train operators.
New York City Ballet is preparing for their annual holiday tradition at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center – George Balanchine ’s The Nutcracker, a production that premiered almost seventy years ago. Showcasing more than 150 dancers musicians plus 125 children from the School of American Ballet, The Nutcracker is set to Tchaikovsky ...
- December 31, 2023
- November 24, 2023
Dec 6, 2023 · David H. Koch Theater; Manhattan Through Dec. 31. Much like the Christmas tree that grows on stage, the classic holiday feelings stirred by “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” is perennial. Originally debuted in 1954 and set to Tchaikovsky’s glittering score, the New York City Ballet production will run through Dec. 31. “Nutcracker ...
Nov 14, 2021 · Nicolas Coppola's hand-made puppets will put on a performance of the toy story "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" by Hans Christian Andersen and "Nutcracker Sweets," set to the classic music of the Nutcracker. This show is recommended for ages two and up. Price: $11/adult, $10/child. Nov. 20-Dec. 30 & Jan. 2.
