St. Petersburg Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker 2024

Get ready for a cherished tradition as the St. Petersburg Ballet Company returns to the Palladium with their annual performance of The Nutcracker. This beloved holiday classic has been a perennial favorite, enchanting audiences with its magical story and dazzling choreography year after year. The story of the “Nutcracker” begins on a magical Christmas Eve in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1872. It is told through the eyes of an eccentric toy-maker, Herr Drosselmeyer and his beloved God-daughter, Clara. Clara must find the courage to believe in the power of love for the enchanted Nutcracker Prince in order to save him from the evil Mouse King. The Ballet features dancing children, mischievous boys, a Siamese Warrior, toy soldiers, giant mice, sword fights, Snowflakes, Spanish dancers, Buffoons, Waltzing Flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Join us this holiday season and be part of this magical experience. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the season with the enchanting beauty of The Nutcracker, brought to life by the remarkable talents of the St. Petersburg Ballet Company.