(The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to Chrysler Hall)
“Nutcracker: Magical Christmas Ballet”
November 26
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger-than-life puppets, and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes.
“The Christmas Extravaganza”
Presented by The Academy of Dance
December 9-10
Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts
The Christmas Extravaganza is the complete Christmas experience full of holiday magic and fun for the entire family! This delightful holiday performance features a cast of more than 300 performers, including Santa’s elves, angels, beautiful ballerinas, a holiday hip-hop crew and Christmas carolers sure to fill your heart with holiday cheer. National award-winning dancers and singers perform excerpts from the Nutcracker, Toyland, and other Christmas classics.
“The Nutcracker”
Presented by Ballet Virginia
December 15-17
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet Virginia’s professional company will be featured in this dreamy and entertaining holiday production with a cast of over 100 dancers. Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking score will be performed live by Symphonicity, the symphony orchestra of Virginia Beach.
“The Nutcracker”
Presented by Virginia Regional Ballet with Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
December 16-17
Ferguson Center for the Arts
This sparkling holiday classic returns to Hampton Roads with swirling snowflakes, sword fights, the wondrous Land of Sweets, waltzing flowers and an enchanted Nutcracker. Virginia Regional Ballet presents this spectacular production with The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra.
“The Nutcracker”
Presented by World Ballet
December 20
Chrysler Hall
The Nutcracker, a mesmerizing part of the World Ballet Series, showcases a diverse cast of 50 professional ballet dancers, who come together to breathe new life into this classic holiday tradition. Experience the excitement of the World Ballet in this family-friendly performance, featuring Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music, over 150 radiant hand-crafted costumes, lavish hand-painted sets, and the iconic Lev Ivanov choreography.
“The Hip-Hop Nutcracker”
December 28
Chrysler Hall
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.
