The Nutcracker, Holiday Performances – 2023

The Nutcracker Ballet has become an American holiday tradition. This treasured classic is a magical and spectacular show for the whole family. With Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, it offers a wonderful experience of dance, music, artistic costumes, and theatrical set design.

Below are the best ranked professional ballet Nutcracker performances for the 2023 holiday season.

Magical Christmas Ballet

November and December, 2023

A professional American/Ukranian/Russian ballet company that has become a holiday institution. It changed its name in solidarity with the Ukraine from the Moscow Ballet. It holds Nutcracker performances in 47 U.S. cities, including Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, St. Louis, New Orleans, and others.

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American Ballet Theatre

December 8 to 17, 2023, NYC and Casa Mesa, CA

Recognized by Congress as America’s premiere ballet company and ranked as one of the top professional ballet companies in the world. Formed in New York City in 1940, its focus is on classical ballet. It is one of eight ballet companies licensed to perform the George Ballanchine Nutcracker choreography.

New York City Ballet

November 24 to December 31, 2023

The iconic ballet company was by founded by George Ballanchine with Jerome Robbins in 1948. It is ranked as one of the top professional ballet companies in the world.

Boston Ballet

November 24 to December 29, 2023

A New England holiday tradition. The Boston Ballet is ranked as one of the best in the U.S. It was formed in 1963 with a focus on classical ballet.

Philadelphia Ballet

December 9 to 27, 2023

A leading ballet company that is one of eight companies licensed to perform the Ballanchine Nutcracker choreography. It was formed in 1963.

Miami City Ballet

December 8 to 30, 2023

Formed in 1985, the Miami City Ballet is ranked as one of the top professional ballet companies in the U.S., performing both contemporary and classical dance. It is one of eight companies licensed to perform the Ballanchine Nutcracker choreography.

Alabama Ballet

December 15 to 23, 2023, Birmingham

Founded in 1981, the Alabama Ballet has risen to be ranked as one of the top professional ballet companies in the U.S., performing both contemporary and classical dance. It is one of eight companies licensed to perform the Ballanchine Nutcracker choreography.

Nashville Ballet

December 8 to 24, 2023

A highly respected professional ballet company which was formed in 1986.

Joffrey Ballet

December 2 to 27, 2023, Chicago

The Joffrey is ranked as one of the top ballet companies in the world, performing both contemporary and classical dance.

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Cincinnati Ballet

November 5 to December 24, 2023

An annual Ohio tradition by the professional ballet company formed in 1958.

Houston Ballet

November 24 to December 27, 2023

Founded in 1955, the professional ballet company has risen to be one of the best in the U.S.

Colorado Ballet

November 25 to December 24, 2023, Denver

A Colorado holiday tradition, the company was formed in 1961 and performs both contemporary dance and classical ballet.

San Francisco Ballet

December 13 to 30, 2023

Founded in 1933, it is described as part of the ‘triumvirate’ of the great classical American companies along with the American Ballet Theatre and the New York City Ballet.

Los Angeles Ballet

December 2 to 26, 2023

Has become a Los Angeles holiday tradition. The company was formed in 2004.

Pacific Northwest Ballet

November 24 to December 27, 2023, Seattle

It is ranked as one of the best ballet companies in the U.S. It is one of eight companies licensed to perform the Ballanchine Nutcracker choreography.

Ballet Arizona

December 8 to 24, 2023, Phoenix

It is one of a few companies licensed to perform the Ballanchine Nutcracker choreography.

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Bruce J. Wood
Bruce J. Wood
Bruce J. Wood, founder of AOIDE Bruce J. Wood has worked on Wall Street in business finance and strategy, and has written hundreds of finance business plans, strategic plans, economic feasibility studies, and economic impact studies. Bruce has lectured on creativity and strategic thinking, as well as worked on the development of numerous publishing, film, television, and performing arts projects, along with downtown revitalizations, using the arts as an economic catalyst. As an aficionado of music, art, and dance, Bruce is also a writer and an outdoor enthusiast. He has written poetry, blogs, articles, and many creative project concepts. He lives in the Metro Detroit area and enjoys writing poetry, backpacking, and ballroom dancing.

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