Cleveland Ballet: The Nutcracker

Cleveland Ballet: The Nutcracker at Connor Palace Theatre

Clara's adventure starts the moment the lights go down. Cleveland Ballet sets the holiday scene on Saturday, December 19 with The Nutcracker at Connor Palace Theatre.

In a theater, the detail lands differently: the sweep of the music, the precision of the dancing and the familiar story unfolding with real performers in front of you. For many families, seeing The Nutcracker is the moment the holidays become real. A live performance gives that feeling a shape you can share. It is a polished evening for people who know this ballet well and for anyone who wants a holiday outing more memorable than another night on the couch.

When the Sugar Plum Fairy arrives, or when the battle scene snaps into motion, the impact is bigger seen live than skimmed past in a holiday playlist. Connor Palace is one of Playhouse Square's historic downtown theatres, with the scale and atmosphere to make a big production feel like an occasion. Saturday night is a natural time for a big night out. It lands in the final stretch of the run. Two performances are scheduled for this date, so you can pick the one that suits your day. Let the music carry you out of the winter and into the Land of Sweets. See the other The Nutcracker performance on Saturday, December 19.