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London

London City Ballet

Wednesday, November 04, 2026 @ 7:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre) Princeton, NJ

Two years on and nearing 100 performances later, London City Ballet makes its McCarter debut with its latest program.



   
Shanghai

Shanghai Ballet

Friday, November 06, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

Shanghai Ballet presents The Butterfly Lovers, a beloved classic often described as China’s Romeo and Juliet. This sweeping tale of love and sacrifice combines classical ballet with elements of Chinese aesthetics and storytelling. With sumptuous design, expressive choreography, and an impeccably unified ensemble, the production showcases the company’s technical strength and emotional depth.

   
New

New Jersey Ballet presents Red, White and Blue

Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with New Jersey Ballet in a powerful evening of dance that captures the spirit, energy, innovation and resilience of the nation through the language of ballet. Red, White and Blue brings together iconic masterworks and bold contemporary voices in a program that reflects the many dimensions of the American experience while honoring New Jersey’s essential role in the fight for independence and the shaping of the nation. 

   
The

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 6:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

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 an MC.

   
2026

2026 Princeton Dance Festival

Friday, November 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre) Princeton, NJ

The 2026 Princeton Dance Festival features new and repertory works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, performed by more than 60 Princeton students in an energetic program of dances from a surprising range of dance forms. The Festival program includes: