The Nutcracker At McCarter Theatre Princeton This Holiday Season

PRINCETON, NJ — The American Repertory Ballet is ushering in the holiday season with the staging of ‘The Nutcracker.’ Performances kick off at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, Nov. 26 through 28.

After that, it will continue through December with stops at the Union County Performing Arts Center, the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, and State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.

A holiday tradition for more than 50 years, American Repertory Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ is one of the longest, continuously running Nutcracker productions in the nation.

“Nothing speaks to this time of year more than the music, the spectacle, the smiles on children’s faces and spending time with family, than ‘The Nutcracker,’” said Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel. “ARB has not performed this holiday favorite for nearly two years, and the dancers are eager to bring its magic and joy back to the stage.”

‘The Nutcracker' tells the story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle toy soldiers, larger-than-life mice, and travel through dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets.

“The excitement and wonder of this heartwarming production feels more meaningful than ever this holiday season,” said Executive Director Julie Diana Hench.

Visit arballet.org to purchase tickets. Call 609. 921.7758 for more information.