See 'The Nutcracker' Ballet In New Brunswick This December

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — This holiday season, State Theatre New Jersey presents "The Nutcracker" with American Repertory Ballet for five performances on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 18 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

These are the only American Repertory Ballet performances featuring a live orchestra and choir. Tickets range from $25-$65.

American Repertory Ballet brings the beloved classic Nutcracker to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score played by the American Repertory Ballet Orchestra led by Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Georg and Joyce Albers-Schonberg assistant conductor Kenneth Bean and accompanied by the Princeton Girlchoir.

This holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. Greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, Clara enjoys a suite of brilliant and joyful dances before opening her eyes to the familiar sights of her home, wondering if it was all a dream.

For tickets, more information, or group discounts, call State Theatre Guest Services at 732-246 SHOW (7469) or visit online at STNJ.org. State Theatre Guest Services, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ, is open by phone and email only, Tuesday through Friday from 11am to 5pm. For in-person purchases, Guest Services is open Tuesday through Friday from 12pm to 4:30pm.