The Nutcracker

Performances: 
December 17 – 10:00am - Discover Dance 
December 17 – 7:00pm 
December 18 - 7:00pm 
December 19 – 1:00pm*, 6:30pm 
December 20 – 1:00pm*, 6:30pm 
December 23 – 6:30pm 
December 26 – 1:00pm*, 6:30pm 
December 27 – 1:00pm* 
*Meet the Stars add-on! Make memories to last a lifetime with the Nutcracker Meet the Stars post-show experience at all matinee performances! Guests will get a special swag bag and private access to the stars of The Nutcracker just moments after you see them center stage! 
A cherished holiday tradition returns, bringing sparkle, magic, and Rhode Island charm to the holiday season. Join Clara on her enchanting journey from a festive Christmas Eve celebration to the breathtaking Land of Sweets, where toy soldiers battle, snowflakes whirl, and dreams come vividly to life. Featuring stunning choreography by Yury Yanowsky, Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, and performances by Ballet RI’s professional company artists alongside local youth from across the community, The Nutcracker is a joyful celebration of wonder, imagination, and holiday magic for audiences of all ages.