(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Celebrate the season with a holiday tradition—a performance of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet on Friday, December 4, 2026 at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The production features world-class dancers, spectacular acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets, all set to Tchaikovsky's incredible score. Performances take place at 4:00pm & 8:00pm.
Experience the wonder of the holidays with North America's largest Nutcracker production. This breathtaking spectacular combines world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets in a visually stunning retelling of the beloved holiday classic. Every scene is filled with magic, beauty, and unforgettable moments that captivate audiences of all ages.
Presented by Talmi Entertainment and enjoyed by families across the country for more than three decades, this cherished holiday tradition transforms the stage into a spectacular celebration of the season, creating memories your family can treasure for years to come.
As is the custom, local students of Gotta Dance will perform along with the professional dancers of the world-renowned company. Caroline Hidalgo and Ella Blackmore coordinate the auditions and rehearsals for the approximately 100 young dancers from Gotta Dance, which has studios in Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Martinsville, and Warren.
Tickets for Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet range from $60-$70. Tickets are available for purchase online or by calling the Box Office, 908-725-3420, or order online at www.rvccArts.org. Senior citizen, student, and group discounts are available for most performances. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet brings together a truly international cast—artists from Ukraine, Japan, Italy, and beyond—each with elite classical training and distinct artistic backgrounds. Their Principal dancers don’t just perform the choreography; they bring their own histories, styles, and interpretations to it.
What you see on stage is the result of that mix: precision, individuality, and a level of craft that goes beyond a traditional production. It’s classical ballet, but shaped by a global company working at the top of their form.
There are multiple performances including:
Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Kean Stage - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
Union, NJ
Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison
