NUTCRACKER MASQUERADE – LIVE!

Full-length, classic Nutcracker reimagined as a masquerade in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, presented LIVE – December 12-13, 2020.

Safe and limited seating: Guests of the performance will be seated in their own personal groups of up to six persons socially distanced from others in the 900-seat auditorium. A maximum of 215 patrons are able to attend each performance.

THE NUTCRACKER MARCHES ON! Metropolitan Ballet celebrates 14 years of this favorite holiday tradition — but with a twist! This year we present NUTCRACKER Masquerade, Tchaikovsky’s original, full-length classical ballet yet reimagined to ensure the safety of the dancers and our live audience. The exclusive production comes to life with fanciful face coverings, spacious choreography, and a cast of talented professional dancers under the direction of Erik J Sanborn of the Metropolitan Ballet. Starring Russian ballerina, Natalia Sheptalova, as Sugar Plum Fairy.