George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

From the moment the lights dim, you're transported to a mysterious world of magic and fantasy. A rousing snowstorm sends a blizzard of snowflakes across the stage, while tantalizing delicacies from around the world prance about with international flair. You'll meet marching toy soldiers, little Marie, and the valiant Nutcracker who saves her from the nightmarish Mouse King all in a show the New York Post praises as "the Christmas show of all Christmas shows." With 200 performers, a one-ton tree that magically grows from 12 to 40 feet, hundreds of dazzling costumes, and a million watts of illuminated excitement, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ is the definitive holiday must-see!

- Lincoln Center