(PRINCETON, NJ) -- American Repertory Ballet is excited about the return of The Nutcracker this holiday season! Performances kick off at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, November 26 through 28, and continue through December with stops at the Union County Performing Arts Center, the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, and State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
“Nothing speaks to this time of year more than the music, the spectacle, the smiles on children’s faces and spending time with family, than The Nutcracker,” says Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel. “ARB has not performed this holiday favorite for nearly two years, and the dancers are eager to bring its magic and joy back to the stage.”
The Nutcracker tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. Greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, Clara enjoys a suite of brilliant and joyful dances before opening her eyes to the familiar sights of her own home. Was it all a dream?
“The excitement and wonder of this heartwarming production feels more meaningful than ever this holiday season,” says Executive Director Julie Diana Hench. A holiday tradition for more than 50 years, American Repertory Ballet’s The Nutcracker is one of the longest, continuously running Nutcracker productions in the nation.
Visit arballet.org to purchase tickets. Call 609. 921.7758 for more information.
American Repertory Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER
McCarter Theatre Center | Princeton, NJ - Friday, November 26 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Saturday, November 27 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; and Sunday, November 28 at 1:00pm.
Union County Performing Arts Center | Rahway, NJ - Friday, December 3 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, December 5 at 1:00pm (Sensory Friendly)
Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial | Trenton, NJ - Saturday, December 11 at 1:00pm; and Saturday, December 11 at 5:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey | New Brunswick, NJ - Friday, December 17 at 7:30pm; Saturday, December 18 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm; and Sunday, December 19 at 1:00pm & 5:00pm
COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures: The health and safety of our audience members, artists, and staff are of the utmost importance. All patrons attending a performance must show proof of vaccination via a vaccine card, or through NJ’s Docket App, or a negative COVID-19 PCR. Please check each venue's website for more information.
All patrons are required to wear masks at all times while inside the venue regardless of vaccination status. This includes children older than 2 who have not been vaccinated.
The mission of the American Repertory Ballet is to bring the joy, beauty, artistry and discipline of classical and contemporary dance to New Jersey and nationwide audiences and to students through artistic and educational programs. Founded as the Princeton Ballet Society in 1954, the organization now comprises: the preeminent professional ballet company in the state; Princeton Ballet School, one of the most established non-profit dance schools in the nation; and ARB's Access & Enrichment initiatives, including the long-running and acclaimed DANCE POWER program. In July 2021, ARB welcomed its new Artistic Director, Ethan Stiefel.
