There’s a chill in the air, so you know what that means—Nutcracker season is upon us! ‘George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®’ returns to the Academy of Music, December 5-31. This year brings added performances, so everyone can get in on the magic. Get ahead of your holiday plans and get your tickets today! ⁠⁠ 📸: Alexander Iziliaev⁠ 🩰: Artists of Philadelphia Ballet in George Balanchine's ‘The Nutcracker®,’ choreography by George Balanchine, © The George Balanchine Trust. | Philadelphia Ballet

Today is your first chance to experience George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” returning to the Pacific Northwest Ballet. PNB’s staging, which affirms a heritage reaching back to 1892, blends Artistic Director Peter Boal’s personal history with glittering costumes, magnificent scenery, and world-class dance. Don't miss the dazzling Waltz of the Flowers and the enchanting pas de deux of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Performances start today, November 28 at McCaw Hall and run until Decemb

Don't miss your chance to witness the heartwarming story of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® come to life in NYCB's evocatively entertaining production—best availability during performances DEC 26 – JAN 3. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is generously sponsored by The Travelers Companies, Inc. | New York City Ballet