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(00:00):
Opens at Lincoln Center on Friday, November 28th, 2025.
Special sensory friendly performance to take place on
Sunday, January 4th at 1:00 PM. 20/25 to 26.
Edition of the beloved Holiday Classic sponsored by Travelers.
New York City Ballet will open its annual season of George
(00:22):
Balanchine S The Nutcracker registered on Friday, November
28th at 8:00 PM at the David H Cook Theatre at Lincoln Center
for the Performing Arts. The 2025 to 26 season of the
Holiday Classic sponsored by Travellers will conclude on
Sunday, January 4th, 2026 with aspecial sensory friendly
(00:45):
performance. New York City Ballet SNYCB
acclaimed production of Balanchine S masterpiece, which
premiered on February 2nd, 1954,helped to establish The
Nutcracker and its score as perennial favorites in the
United States, evident by the now countless versions of the
ballet performed all over the country.
(01:08):
NYCBS beloved production is seenby more than 100,000 people
annually. George Balanchine S The
Nutcracker Registered has been acherished holiday tradition for
generations, said Catherine Brown, New York City Ballet
Executive director. We are thrilled and honored to
share our magical production with audience members each year,
(01:31):
and we are grateful to The Travelers Companies Incorporated
for their generous continued sponsorship, which makes this
treasured holiday favorite possible year after year.
We are pleased to continue our support of New York City Ballet
S production of George Balanchine S The Nutcracker
Registered. This cherished holiday tradition
(01:52):
brings joy and enchantment to audiences of all ages, and we
are proud to be part of this magical experience, said Lisa
Caputo, Executive vice presidentand chief marketing
communications and customer Experience Officer at Travelers.
Set to Peter Eliech Jaikovsky S Gloria score George Balanchine S
(02:14):
The Nutcracker registered features choreography by
Balanchine, scenery by Ruben Ture Rotanian costumes by
Karinska and lighting by Mark Stanley.
After the original design by Ronald Bates, the production
features the company S entire roster of more than 150 dancers
(02:34):
and musicians, as well as more than 120 children in two
alternating casts from the School of American Ballet, the
official School of New York CityBallet.
Highlights of this world renowned holiday production
include a one ton Christmas treethat grows from 16 to 41 feet,
(02:54):
an on stage snowstorm and hundreds of elaborate costumes
including one for Mother Ginger that measures 9 feet wide and
weighs 85 lbs. The production S grand finale
involves 1,000,000 watts of lighting, the most used in any
New York City Ballet production.Tickets for performances from
(03:15):
November 28th, 2025 through January 4th, 2026 are currently
on sale online at New York seaballet.com, in person at the
theater box office and by phone AT2124960600.
New York City Ballet also offersis a Sweet Seat VIP package
(03:37):
which includes premium seating, a complimentary souvenir book,
and for every two Sweet Seat tickets purchased, a coupon for
one complimentary keepsake phototaken on site at the theater.
The David H Cook Theater is located on the Lincoln Center
Plaza at Columbus Ave. and 63rd St.
(03:58):
Sensory Friendly Performance Sunday, January 4th, 2026 On
Sunday, January 4th at 1:00 PM, NYCB will present a sensory
friendly performance of George Balanchine S The Nutcracker
Registered designed to provide arelaxed and inclusive
environment where audiences withdisabilities, including those
(04:21):
with autism, can enjoy a ballet performance.
Slight modifications to the social and sensory environment
include a relaxed entry and exitpolicy, adjustments to lighting
and sound levels, designated break areas throughout the
theater, additional event staffing to assist with audience
needs, and pre visit resources. Tickets for the Sensory Friendly
(04:45):
performance start at 59 and are available online, in person at
the theater box office and by phone AT2124960600.
For additional information, visit newyorkseavalley.com.
Sensory Friendly public education programs for All
(05:06):
audiences This December, New York City Ballet will also
present a series of public programs for children, teens and
adults designed to give audiences a closer look at the
company S repertory and artists.Family Saturdays, December 20th,
2025 On Saturday, December 20th,2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM,
(05:33):
NYCB will present a one hour Family Saturdays program
featuring excerpts from George Balanchine S The Nutcracker
registered, performed by companydancers and members of the NYCB
Orchestra. Hosted by Megan Fairchild,
principal dancer and Family Saturday's Creative Director,
the presentation will explore the story, choreography, music
(05:57):
and costumes of the holiday classic in a one hour
interactive program designed forchildren and adults ages 5 and
up. Family Saturday's tickets start
at 29 per person and are required for infants, children
and adults. Priority seating for American
Sign Language Interpretation is available for all Family
(06:19):
Saturday's presentations. Tickets are currently on sale
online at New York seavalley.com, in person at the
theater box office and by phone AT2124960600.
Movement Workshops The season will also include a series of in
(06:39):
person movement workshops held in NYCBS Rehearsal Studios at
Lincoln Center. These will include Children S
workshops for children ages 5 to7 on Saturday, December 6th from
12:30 to 1:15 PM, Sunday, December 7th from 11:30 AM to
12:15 PM and Saturday, December 20th from 12:30 to 1:15 PM.
(07:06):
In Motion Workshop for children ages 8:00 to 12:00 on Sunday,
December 7th from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM.
Valet Essentials Workshops for teens and Adults on Saturday,
December 6th from 10:30 to 11:45AM and Monday, December 15th
from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Children S Access Workshop for
(07:29):
children with physical disabilities, ages 4 to 12 on
Saturday, December 13th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Autism Friendly Access Workshopsfor children ages 4 to 12 with
autism or other sensory needs onSunday, December 7th from 10:50
AM and Saturday, December 13th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.
(07:50):
Movement Workshop tickets range from 8 to 36.
For tickets and additional information, visit
newyorkseavalley.com Educate Public Programs and New York
seavalley.com Educate Access Programs.
New York City Valley is located in a facility owned by the City
of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by
(08:13):
public funds provided through the New York City Department of
Cultural Affairs. New York City Ballet's programs
are made possible in part by theNew York State Council on the
Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the
New York State Legislature.
Opens at Lincoln Center on Friday, November 28th, 2025.
Special sensory friendly performance to take place on
Sunday, January 4th at 1:00 PM. 20/25 to 26.
Edition of the beloved Holiday Classic sponsored by Travelers.
New York City Ballet will open its annual season of George
(00:22):
Balanchine S The Nutcracker registered on Friday, November
28th at 8:00 PM at the David H Cook Theatre at Lincoln Center
for the Performing Arts. The 2025 to 26 season of the
Holiday Classic sponsored by Travellers will conclude on
Sunday, January 4th, 2026 with aspecial sensory friendly
(00:45):
performance. New York City Ballet SNYCB
acclaimed production of Balanchine S masterpiece, which
premiered on February 2nd, 1954,helped to establish The
Nutcracker and its score as perennial favorites in the
United States, evident by the now countless versions of the
ballet performed all over the country.
(01:08):
NYCBS beloved production is seenby more than 100,000 people
annually. George Balanchine S The
Nutcracker Registered has been acherished holiday tradition for
generations, said Catherine Brown, New York City Ballet
Executive director. We are thrilled and honored to
share our magical production with audience members each year,
(01:31):
and we are grateful to The Travelers Companies Incorporated
for their generous continued sponsorship, which makes this
treasured holiday favorite possible year after year.
We are pleased to continue our support of New York City Ballet
S production of George Balanchine S The Nutcracker
Registered. This cherished holiday tradition
(01:52):
brings joy and enchantment to audiences of all ages, and we
are proud to be part of this magical experience, said Lisa
Caputo, Executive vice presidentand chief marketing
communications and customer Experience Officer at Travelers.
Set to Peter Eliech Jaikovsky S Gloria score George Balanchine S
(02:14):
The Nutcracker registered features choreography by
Balanchine, scenery by Ruben Ture Rotanian costumes by
Karinska and lighting by Mark Stanley.
After the original design by Ronald Bates, the production
features the company S entire roster of more than 150 dancers
(02:34):
and musicians, as well as more than 120 children in two
alternating casts from the School of American Ballet, the
official School of New York CityBallet.
Highlights of this world renowned holiday production
include a one ton Christmas treethat grows from 16 to 41 feet,
(02:54):
an on stage snowstorm and hundreds of elaborate costumes
including one for Mother Ginger that measures 9 feet wide and
weighs 85 lbs. The production S grand finale
involves 1,000,000 watts of lighting, the most used in any
New York City Ballet production.Tickets for performances from
(03:15):
November 28th, 2025 through January 4th, 2026 are currently
on sale online at New York seaballet.com, in person at the
theater box office and by phone AT2124960600.
New York City Ballet also offersis a Sweet Seat VIP package
(03:37):
which includes premium seating, a complimentary souvenir book,
and for every two Sweet Seat tickets purchased, a coupon for
one complimentary keepsake phototaken on site at the theater.
The David H Cook Theater is located on the Lincoln Center
Plaza at Columbus Ave. and 63rd St.
(03:58):
Sensory Friendly Performance Sunday, January 4th, 2026 On
Sunday, January 4th at 1:00 PM, NYCB will present a sensory
friendly performance of George Balanchine S The Nutcracker
Registered designed to provide arelaxed and inclusive
environment where audiences withdisabilities, including those
(04:21):
with autism, can enjoy a ballet performance.
Slight modifications to the social and sensory environment
include a relaxed entry and exitpolicy, adjustments to lighting
and sound levels, designated break areas throughout the
theater, additional event staffing to assist with audience
needs, and pre visit resources. Tickets for the Sensory Friendly
(04:45):
performance start at 59 and are available online, in person at
the theater box office and by phone AT2124960600.
For additional information, visit newyorkseavalley.com.
Sensory Friendly public education programs for All
(05:06):
audiences This December, New York City Ballet will also
present a series of public programs for children, teens and
adults designed to give audiences a closer look at the
company S repertory and artists.Family Saturdays, December 20th,
2025 On Saturday, December 20th,2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM,
(05:33):
NYCB will present a one hour Family Saturdays program
featuring excerpts from George Balanchine S The Nutcracker
registered, performed by companydancers and members of the NYCB
Orchestra. Hosted by Megan Fairchild,
principal dancer and Family Saturday's Creative Director,
the presentation will explore the story, choreography, music
(05:57):
and costumes of the holiday classic in a one hour
interactive program designed forchildren and adults ages 5 and
up. Family Saturday's tickets start
at 29 per person and are required for infants, children
and adults. Priority seating for American
Sign Language Interpretation is available for all Family
(06:19):
Saturday's presentations. Tickets are currently on sale
online at New York seavalley.com, in person at the
theater box office and by phone AT2124960600.
Movement Workshops The season will also include a series of in
(06:39):
person movement workshops held in NYCBS Rehearsal Studios at
Lincoln Center. These will include Children S
workshops for children ages 5 to7 on Saturday, December 6th from
12:30 to 1:15 PM, Sunday, December 7th from 11:30 AM to
12:15 PM and Saturday, December 20th from 12:30 to 1:15 PM.
(07:06):
In Motion Workshop for children ages 8:00 to 12:00 on Sunday,
December 7th from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM.
Valet Essentials Workshops for teens and Adults on Saturday,
December 6th from 10:30 to 11:45AM and Monday, December 15th
from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Children S Access Workshop for
(07:29):
children with physical disabilities, ages 4 to 12 on
Saturday, December 13th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Autism Friendly Access Workshopsfor children ages 4 to 12 with
autism or other sensory needs onSunday, December 7th from 10:50
AM and Saturday, December 13th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.
(07:50):
Movement Workshop tickets range from 8 to 36.
For tickets and additional information, visit
newyorkseavalley.com Educate Public Programs and New York
seavalley.com Educate Access Programs.
New York City Valley is located in a facility owned by the City
of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by
(08:13):
public funds provided through the New York City Department of
Cultural Affairs. New York City Ballet's programs
are made possible in part by theNew York State Council on the
Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the
New York State Legislature.
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