One of the most loved ballets, The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl's encounters with both strange and wonderful creatures at Christmastime, all set to the captivating music of Tchaikovsky. The whole family will enjoy watching a live performance, and you don't have to go all the way into the city to see this beautiful ballet. Here are some places on Long Island where The Nutcracker will be performed.
This article is updated every year. See The Nutcracker in 2011 at:
Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4
The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY, presents the 11TH anniversary season of Clara's Dream - The Nutcracker, performed by the American Dance Theater of Long Island.
Show times:
- 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 and
- 1 p.m and 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 4.
Note: A special “school show” will also be performed on Friday, December 2 at 10 a.m.. If you are an educator and need more information or tickets for the special show, call (631) 472-3455.
For more information, please call (631) 207-1313. Tickets are $15-$32. For info on buying tickets, please call visit Patchogue Theater Tickets
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The Nutcracker Act II - at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. This program visits the enchanted " Land ofSweets" and the famous music that everyone loves, danced by performers from Ballet Long Island. Chocolate from Spain, Coffee from Arabia, Tea from China, Candy Canes from Russia, Flutes and Flowers are some of the wonderful variations that can be seen in this program.The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince also perform solos and a Grand Pas De Deux. Wed Dec 7 - 11:00amHeld at Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma, NY
For ticket prices and sales and more info, please call (631) 737-1964.
Friday, December 9, Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11
The Hampton Ballet Theater School presents their third annual production of The Nutcracker on Friday, December 9 at 7 p.m.; on Saturday, December 10 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, December 11 at 2 p.m. The performances will be at the Guild Hall's John Drew Theater, 158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12 years of age. Box seats and group rates are also available.
For tickets and more information, please call (631) 237-4810 or e-mail hbts07@optonline.net.
Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11
The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY, presents The Nutcracker Suite, performed by the Ovations Dance Repertory Company.
Show times:
- Saturday, December 10 at 1 and 7 p.m.
- Sunday, December 11 at 1 and 6 p.m.
For more information or to buy tickets, $12 - $28, please call (631) 207-1313 or visit www.patchoguetheatre.com/12101111.htm.
Saturday, Dec. 10 & Sunday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec, 17 & Sun., December 18
Billing its performance as "Long Island's Largest Nutcracker," Ohman's New York Dance Theater will present the holiday favorite at Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse.
Showtimes:
- Saturday, December 10 - noon and 5 p.m.
- Sunday, December 11 - 1 p.m.
- Saturday, December 17 - noon and 5 p.m.
- Sunday, December 18 at 1 p.m.
All seats are $35 per adult (13-64 years)/$28 for seniors (65+) and children 12 and under. To purchase tickets online, please go to Ohman Ballet
.Wednesday, December 14 and Thursday, December 15
Nutcracker in a Nutshell - A shorter 55 minute version of Tchaikovsky’s timeless holiday classic The Nutcracker, with mice, soldiers, dolls, angels, flowers, snowflakes, and The Sugar Plum Fairy.Wednesday, December 14 at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, December 15 at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Held at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main St, Islip, NY.
For ticket prices and sales and more info, please call (631) 737-1964.
Friday, December 16, Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18
The Nutcracker - Sugar Plums are dancing and the mice are stirring... Come enjoy Ballet Long Island's annual holiday classic, The Nutcracker. This full-length ballet production, featuring professional dancers and local classical ballet talent of all ages, is a favorite for family holiday tradition.Held at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main St, Islip, NY
Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 17 at 3 p.m.
Sunday, December 18 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Tickets - $25 adult, $16 child, $16 senior citizen. Call (631)737-1964.
Friday, December 16 through Monday, December 19
The Seiskaya Ballet performs The Nutcracker at Stony Brook University's Staller Center. Tickets, available at (631) 632-ARTS or www.sunysb.edu, are $40 for adults, $34 for children 12 and under and seniors. (Handicapped and wheelchair seating available on request.)
Dates and times:
- Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, December 17 at 7 pm.
- Sunday, December 18 at 1 p.m.
- Sunday, December 18 at 6 p.m.
- Monday, December 19 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18
The Third Annual Lynch Ballet Company's Production of The Nutcracker at the Huntington High School Auditorium, 188 Oakwood Road, Huntington, NY.
Dates & Times:
Saturday, December 17, 2011 - 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 12 noon & 4 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $25 for adults, $15 for children. To purchase tickets, please call the box office at (531) 942-3933 or visit Lynch Ballet.
Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18
The Eglevsky Ballet performs its production of Laszlo Berdo's The Nutcracker. This holiday favorite unites new choreography with Tchaikovsky's score.i Performances are on Saturday, December 17 at noon and 5 p.m., and Sunday, December 18 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.
Tickets range from $25 -$80. Group discounts available; Call (516) 299-3100. Tickets are available online at Tilles Center or Ticketmaster, in person at Tilles Center's box office or by telephone at (516) 299-3100. For more information, call (516) 299-3100 or visit Tilles Center.
