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The Nutcracker

Presented by Cleveland Ballet at Playhouse Square, Cleveland OH

Dec 11 - 20 2026
The Nutcracker

Photo: Luca Sportelli Creations

It’s not the holidays without the beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! Returning to Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace this December, Cleveland Ballet promises to enchant and inspire all audiences of all ages with this magical production.

It’s not the holidays without the beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker! Returning to Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace this December, Cleveland Ballet promises to enchant and inspire all audiences of all ages with this magical production – seen over and over again.

​With new surprises each year, this two-act ballet is based on the original story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, set to the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The story unfolds as Clara receives a magical nutcracker doll, ... view more »

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

  • Dec 11, 2026 at 10:30am (Fri)
  • Dec 11, 2026 at 7:00pm (Fri)
  • Dec 12, 2026 at 1:00pm (Sat)
  • Dec 12, 2026 at 7:00pm (Sat)
  • Dec 13, 2026 at 1:00pm (Sun)
  • Dec 17, 2026 at 7:00pm (Thu)
  • Dec 18, 2026 at 7:00pm (Fri)
  • Dec 19, 2026 at 1:00pm (Sat)
  • Dec 19, 2026 at 7:00pm (Sat)
  • Dec 20, 2026 at 1:00pm (Sun)
  • Dec 20, 2026 at 6:00pm (Sun)

Additional time info:

There will be various activities at each performance including pre-performance Behind the Curtain talks with artistic staff, photo opportunities following matinees, and more!

PHOTOS

  • Gallery 1 - The Nutcracker
  • Gallery 2 - The Nutcracker
  • Gallery 3 - The Nutcracker
  • Photo: Luca Sportelli Creations

  • Photo: Luca Sportelli Creations
  • Photo: Luca Sportelli Creations
  • Photo: Luca Sportelli Creations

LOCATION

Playhouse Square

1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115

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