Here's Where to See 'The Nutcracker' in Rockland County

Seeing The Nutcracker during the holiday season is a time-honored tradition for many families, and if you live in Rockland County, NY, you have a few different options for viewing the classic ballet. Keep the tradition alive or start a new one for future holidays by attending a memorable performance of The Nutcracker in Rockland County, Westchester County, and New Jersey. 

Where to See the Nutcracker in Rockland County

Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble Nutcracker Ballet

WHEN: Dec. 10-12, Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 12pm, 3:30pm, and 7pm; Sunday, 12:30pm and 4pm
WHERE: Rockland Community College, 145 College Road, Suffern
WHAT: The Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble has been producing the Nutcracker ballet for over 40 years. This year, the group is back live in person.
WANT TO GO? $20-28. Select performances will be narrated. 

Where to See the Nutcracker in NJ

New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker

WHEN: Dec. 4-5, Saturday-Sunday, 1pm and 4:30pm
WHERE: Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, NJ
WHAT: New Jersey Ballet has thrilled audiences for more than half a century with its spectacular performances. Audiences of all ages will feel the holiday magic when these iconic toys come alive in beautiful fashion and dance to the beloved music of this timeless tale.
WANT TO GO? $19-$49.

The Nutcracker State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 11, 3pm
WHERE: New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark, NJ
WHAT: The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine’s holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in this special matinee performance. Step into choreographer Andrei Litvinov’s magical world of toy soldiers and colorful characters. Tchaikovsky’s beloved score is full of instantly recognizable music, including “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “Waltz of the Snowflakes” and more. 
WANT TO GO? $29-$79.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 18, 2pm and 8pm
WHERE: New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark, NJ
WHAT: This contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovksy’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. The Hip Hop Nutcracker is brought to life by a powerhouse cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.
WANT TO GO? $29-$79.