Dec 13 – Dec 29, 2019
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
Balanchine / Tchaikovsky
Dec 13 – 29, 2019
Miami City Ballet’s holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in the new production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Step into this magical world of toy soldiers, colorful characters, and the enchanting “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy”, set to the music of Tchaikovsky performed by a live orchestra. Create unforgettable memories with friends and family – make it your cherished holiday tradition!
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Duration: 1hr 35mins, including one interval
Duration: 1hr 35mins, including one interval
“Jaw-dropping, exceptional… a riot of colors.” – Miami Herald
“New and marvel filled.” – The Wall Street Journal
“Candy-colored costumes are too gorgeous for words.” – LA Magazine
“Children sat on the edge of their seats, gasped as the toy soldiers battled the mouse army, and were in awe as snow fell across the stage in front of them.” – Sun Sentinel
“New and marvel filled.” – The Wall Street Journal
“Candy-colored costumes are too gorgeous for words.” – LA Magazine
“Children sat on the edge of their seats, gasped as the toy soldiers battled the mouse army, and were in awe as snow fell across the stage in front of them.” – Sun Sentinel
NUTCRACKER PLAYLIST
Get in the holiday mood. Listen to our Nutcracker playlist here, or follow Miami City Ballet on Spotify.
Get in the holiday mood. Listen to our Nutcracker playlist here, or follow Miami City Ballet on Spotify.
CHOREOGRAPHY
George Balanchine
© The George Balanchine Trust
George Balanchine
© The George Balanchine Trust
MUSIC
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
PRODUCTION SUPERVISION
Lourdes Lopez
Lourdes Lopez
DESIGN
Isabel and Ruben Toledo
Isabel and Ruben Toledo
For more information, visit miamicityballet.org