Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow young Clara and her valiant Nutcracker Prince from a festive family party into a magical dreamworld, where they battle the mischievous Mouse Queen. Journey with them through sparkling Snow to Cary’s enchanting Land of Sweets, where the Sugarplum Fairy and her dazzling international friends await. A hometown holiday tradition—magical, memorable, and not to be missed!
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The Nutcracker Suite –
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 6 PM,
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, 11 AM – Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins with a bare stage and a mini class, then invites the audience to watch the magic unfold as lights, music, props, and dancers transform the stage. See firsthand how this beloved ballet comes to life, from studio to stage! -
Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Suite –
Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 11 AM –
An excellent introduction for kids of all ages. This narrated one-hour show begins with a bare stage, allowing the audience to watch how the stage is set with lights, music, props, and dancers — how dancers go from the studio to the theater. A one hour show with these modifications: House lights dimmed, softer music and a quiet room is available in the lobby if needed. -
The traditional full length Nutcracker ballet performs at the Cary Arts Center –
Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 7 PM, Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, 2 PM and 7PM and Sunday, Dec 21, 2025, 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM.