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!
Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts – AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre, 2 E South St, Raleigh
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 – Shows are 11 AM*, 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM
All performances at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts can be viewed through TicketMaster here. Links to individual performances are included below.
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*The Nutcracker Suite (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!
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The traditional full length Nutcracker ballet performs at 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM