Atlanta Ballet's The Nutcracker

Atlanta Ballet, the longest continuously performing ballet company in the United States, brings its cherished production of The Nutcracker to the stage. This holiday tradition features the company's 40 professional dancers in a performance that has deep roots in Balanchine choreography. Attendees can expect a magical evening of classical ballet, with the company's egalitarian casting ensuring every dancer has a chance to shine in leading roles.

Founded in 1929 by Dorothy Alexander, Atlanta Ballet was the nation's first regional ballet company. It later became the only company outside of New York City Ballet to perform Balanchine's works for decades, and this Nutcracker continues that legacy. The partnership with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which the ballet helped fund in its early years, adds to the rich musical experience.