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The Nutcracker West End

The Nutcracker 2024

Opened: February 26, 2024
Closing: February 26, 2024

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Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore London

It’s not Christmas without *The Nutcracker!* And in 2024 we are overjoyed to announce the return of __Birmingham Royal Ballet__’s festive favourite to the Royal Albert Hall. This enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.



Created exclusively for the Royal Albert Hall, with gorgeous period costumes and dazzling projections, this Christmas classic is brought to life by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s world-class dancers and orchestra, the __Royal Ballet Sinfonia__.



Experience the true magic of Christmas, as Clara’s toys come to life at the stroke of midnight. Journey through a fantastical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes to the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.


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Dr. Phillips Center Unveils Holiday Lineup Including Straight No Chaser & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024


Dr. Phillips Center is celebrating the festivities with their holiday lineup including live music, family-friendly shows, and one-of-a-kind events you won’t find anywhere else in Orlando. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; Spokane Civic Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards; Area Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; The Carnegie Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards; Legacy Theater and Music Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Reports On the State of Nonprofits, Tom Viola Honored
by Alex Freeman - Dec 23, 2024


From nonprofit theaters innovating in the face of financial pressures to the anticipation of live performance rebounding amidst AI fatigue, the stories highlight an industry evolving while staying grounded in community and creativity. Stories include Broadway honoring Tom Viola, regional theaters navigating leadership changes, and international venues undergoing major renovations.

Review: THE HARD NUT Brings Delightful Dance and Debauchery to BAM’s Stage This Holiday Season
by Carissa Chesanek - Dec 22, 2024


These days the Nutcracker can take many forms, from funny to sultry, and everything in between. That is the case with The Hard Nut presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn. Based on the book by E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, this dance performance is a fun and wacky time for all, including family and children even with those sexual innuendos thrown in there for the adults.

Photos: Pasadena Dance Theatre Presents THE NUTCRACKER At San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024


Pasadena Dance Theatre is presenting The Nutcracker at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse this month. See photos here! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

THE NUTCRACKER 26th Anniversary to be Presented at Nunnbetter Dance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024


Nunnbetter Dance Theatre began offering dance classes in Bergenfield, NJ in 1998. Since then NDT has also produced a full scale production of The Nutcracker. Purchase tickets to this year's production!

Review: THE WASHINGTON BALLET'S 'THE NUTCRACKER' at Warner Theater
by Michela Dwyer - Dec 18, 2024


What did our critic think of THE WASHINGTON BALLET'S 'THE NUTCRACKER' at Warner Theater?

Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 19, 2024


Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings light and joy to winter for audiences of all ages. Enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. With live music played by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, this ever-popular ballet is the perfect festive treat.

THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Announced At Kings Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024


Celebrate the holidays with  “Hip Hop Nutcracker,' a holiday dance mash-up featuring hip-hop dancing and more—a family show not to be missed! 

LA BOHEME, THE NUTRCRACKER and More Holiday Programming Now Streaming On Carnegie Hall+
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024


Carnegie Hall+—Carnegie Hall's video streaming channel—invites music lovers to celebrate the holiday season with a curated selection of operas, ballets, concerts, and films, perfect for viewing at this festive time of year.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards; THE WIZARD OF OZ at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; CATS at Spokane Civic Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards; DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Area Stage Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Carnegie Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Legacy Theater and Music Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Birmingham Royal Ballet CEO Caroline Miller Passes Away
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024


Birmingham Royal Ballet has shared that their CEO Caroline Miller passed away on Sunday 15 December. Read her full obituary here and learn more about Miller's legacy.

Miami City Ballet Performs WINTER MIX Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024


 Miami City Ballet will open 2025 with Winter Mix, a program celebrating the artistry of women in dance and music throughout South Florida. Learn more about the program here!

Sky Arts Will Broadcast TITANIC THE MUSICAL, THE NUTCRACKER, and More This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024


Sky Arts Freeview has announced its upcoming lineup of broadcasts for the holiday season, including several musicals any theatre lover can enjoy. The lineup includes The Nutcracker, La Traviata, Edward Scissorhands, Titanic the Musical, and more.

Review: ANASTASIA Dazzles Bucks County Holiday Audiences
by Marakay Rogers - Dec 15, 2024


What did our critic think of Anastasia at Bucks County Playhouse?

Review: NUTCRACKER, London Coliseum
by Vikki Jane Vile - Dec 13, 2024


It has been some time coming. For nearly 15 years English National Ballet enthusiastically performed Wayne Eagling’s Nutcracker, a traditional but rather staid production with a fuzzy narrative and lacking opportunity for the company to shine.

Bangarra Welcomes Russell Page Graduates for 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024


Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, has announced Arabana and Gurindji man Eli Clarke, and Biripi and Worimi woman Roxie Syron, as the Russell Page Graduate dancers for 2025. 

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