The Nutcracker Ballet is such a classic holiday event! I can still remember the first time my aunt took me to see the performance as a little girl. If you're wondering where to see The Nutcracker this year, this list of local performances should help! Tickets will most likely go fast, so if you are interested in attending any of these events, order your tickets today.

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Nutcracker Ballet Performances in Northeast Ohio

North Pointe Ballet Presents Clara’s Dream: A Virtual Holiday Performance
North Pointe Ballet’s Youth Cast will tell the story of young Clara’s magical adventure. Student dancers perform a 50-minute production of The Nutcracker with special guest appearances by NPB professional dancers. The virtual performance features familiar characters, both new and traditional choreography, and NPB’s signature narration and heart-warming holiday joy. {Find Out More}
When: Streaming the entire weekend, from Friday, December 4, 2020 at 7pm until Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 9pm
Where: North Pointe Ballet’s YouTube Channel
Cost: $12.50 [REGISTER]

Cleveland Ballet's The Little Nutcracker
Join the Cleveland Ballet and Great Lakes Science Center for a special presentation of The Little Nutcracker. For 2020, this beloved ballet has been adapted and is making a stop at the Science Center for four performances only. Enjoy the famous dances that capture the heart of childhood and whimsical dreams in an abridged, one-hour live production. {Find Out More}
When: December 18-19, 2020; 6pm & 8pm
Where: Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Cost: $75/person [REGISTER]

The Nutcracker Drive-In Experience at Eastwood Mall
For one weekend only at the Eastwood Field parking area, the ballet will play out on the big screen. This family-friendly, socially distanced event will feature Ballet Western Reserve dancers, special guests, and local celebrities. {Find Out More}
When: December 18-20, 2020; Fri-Sat: 7:30pm, Sun: 6pm
Where: 5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, OH 44446
Cost: $45/car [REGISTER]

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker: Christmas Stream
See Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker from the best seat in the house; your living room! Take a trip backstage with the cameras for a look at how the magic is made. Hear it first-hand from world-class artists, designers, and the creators of this cherished production. See the full performance as captured on stage plus an up-close look at the behind-the-scenes action. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, December 19, 2020; 8pm
Where: Online
Cost: $24.99-$69.99 [REGISTER]

We Hope to Enjoy These Nutcracker Ballet Performances Again in 2021

CANCELED: The Nutcracker
For the first time, Cleveland Ballet brings this one-of-a-kind production to the Connor Palace. {Find Out More}
When: December 18-20, 2020; Fri: 7pm, Sat: 11am & 7pm, Sun: 1pm
Where: Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Cost: $25 an up [REGISTER]

The Nutcracker Presented by Ballet Theatre of Ohio
Voted Akron’s #1 Holiday Show by Akron Beacon Journal readers, this classic has become a treasured holiday tradition for families of all ages. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Akron Civic Theater, 182 S. Main St., Akron OH 44308
Cost: $40-$50 (Registration is required.)

The Nutcracker Suite at Hudson High School
Join the Hudson Conservatory of Ballet presents the 5th annual presentation of The Nutcracker! This production is perfect for families of all ages! {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: 2500 Hudson-Aurora Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
Cost: $20-$25 (Registration is required.)

The Nutcracker Presented by Ballet Theatre Ashtabula
Enchanting audiences for more than a century, The Nutcracker is a holiday treat for the entire family. Tchaikovsky’s classic score will fill the theater as Ballet Theatre Ashtabula’s dancers tell the story of heroine Clara and her adventure into a magical world with her gallant Nutcracker prince. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Ashtabula Arts Center: Ballet Theatre, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula, OH 44004
Cost: $11-$15 (Registration is required. Purchase tickets here)

FREE The Nutcracker Ballet at Cuyahoga County Public Library
Start the holidays right and join in to enjoy excerpts of The Nutcracker Ballet, performed by costumed dancers from Arts Dance by Regina. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: North Royalton Branch, 5071 Wallings Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

Ballet Wooster Presents: The Nutcracker
Don’t miss this holiday tradition for all ages, with a cast of over 90 including Ballet Wooster students, professional guest artists, and community performers, plus magical sets and costumes and 100% chance of snow! {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Wooster High School Performing Arts Center, 515 Oldman Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
Cost: $14 per adult, $10 per child/senior (Tickets available online or at the door.)

The Nutcracker Presented by the Canton Ballet
A beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, invites audiences inside the imaginative dreams of young Clara as she journeys with her Nutcracker Prince to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy. {Find Out More}
When: CANCELED FOR 2020
Where: Canton Ballet, 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702
Cost: $19-$38 (Registration is required. Purchase tickets here)