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New Jersey Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at bergenPAC

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet brings The Nutcracker to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) for four performances from December 6-7, 2025.  The company's beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.





 


Nimbus Dance brings "Jersey Nutcracker" to Kean University on December 6th

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage will present Nimbus Dance's Jersey Nutcracker for two performances on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in the Wilkins Theatre. Kean University is the first stop on Nimbus' first-ever New Jersey tour. Performances take place at 1:00pm & 6:00pm.




Centenary Stage Company Opens Registration for 2026 Conservatory of Dance

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company, in partnership with the Centenary University Theatre/Dance Department announces open registration for the 2026 session of The Conservatory of Dance at Centenary University. Offering affordable, high-quality, collegiate-level dance training to the northwest New Jersey community of all skill levels. All classes will take place in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown.











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American Repertory Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

 Saturday, November 29, 2025 @ 6:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



American

American Repertory Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

 Saturday, November 29, 2025 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



NJ

NJ Ballet’s The Nutcracker – A Sensory Friendly Performance

 Sunday, November 30, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065



American

American Repertory Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

 Sunday, November 30, 2025 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540










FEATURES

Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore Tour comes to New Jersey

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Following the sold-out successes of Derek Hough Symphony of Dance, Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays, and Derek Hough Live: The Tour, Derek Hough returns with an innovative and exciting dance experience for 2026 – Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore. The tour comes to New Jersey for performances July 18, 2026 at Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Atlantic City; and July 21-22, 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.




American Repertory Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" in Princeton, Red Bank, and New Brunswick

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) invites audiences to celebrate the season with The Nutcracker—a timeless story filled with magic, beauty, and holiday spirit. For over 60 years, this beloved production continues to captivate new audiences while holding a treasured place in the hearts of returning patrons. Performances will take place from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Princeton, Red Bank, and New Brunswick.




Full Circle Magic: Tara and Austin Jarboe Return to Roxey Ballet's Nutcracker for the 30th Anniversary Season

(EWING, NJ) -- This holiday season, Roxey Ballet celebrates the magic of The Nutcracker—and the real-life love story that blossomed within its cast. As the company marks its 30th Anniversary production, longtime Roxey Ballet family members Tara and Austin Jarboe return to the stage as Mother and Father Stahlbaum, the beloved hosts of the ballet's opening party scene.









 

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    EVENT PREVIEWS

    (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Carolyn Dorfman Dance returns to be in residence at the Morris Museum from December 2-8, 2025 with a public performance at the Bickford Theatre on Sunday, December 7 at 3:00pm in Dances of Hope, a celebration of community that features a sneak preview of the newest addition to the Legacy Project, The Hero Within: Max Heller, Mary Mills and Miracles. This work-in-process explores themes of joy, pain, and resilience, connecting the past to the present, and inspiring hope for a better future.



    (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Share the joy of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends this holiday season at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College. The ballet, which is part of RVCCArts' Mainstage series, will be presented Friday, December 5, 2025 with performances at 4:00pm & 8:00pm.



    (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- This December, Nimbus Dance's Jersey Nutcracker embarks on its first-ever New Jersey tour, bringing its beloved, distinctly local twist on Tchaikovsky's classic ballet to audiences in Jersey City, Newark, and Elizabeth. With dazzling new sets and costumes, an expanded youth cast from across the state, and performances at the Nimbus Arts Center, Kean University, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), this year marks a bold new chapter for Nimbus' signature holiday production.










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