The East Side Family Tradition

The Meydenbauer Theatre becomes a snowy winter wonderland as International Ballet Theatre returns this year with its unmissable Nutcracker. The quintessential festive family outing, join the company as they stage this sumptuous production, replete with glittering sets, costumes, and breathtaking choreography, set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score!

What Is The Story Of The Nutcracker?

First seen as a short story published in 1816 by E.T.A Hoffmann, The Nutcracker was adapted by Tchaikovsky and choreographer Marcus Petipa for the stage in 1892 and went on to receive its North American premiere back in 1944 with the San Francisco Ballet. Since then, it has become a quintessential family event, with productions numbering in the 100s from ballet companies all over the country from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve!