The Nutcracker

Schedule

Sat Dec 20 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

University at Albany Performing Arts Center | Albany, NY

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Let the holiday magic begin as you join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on a snowy Christmas eve in the Stahlbaum house. Experience the holiday magic as they journey through an enchanted pine forest and to the Land of the Sweets.
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet presents the Nutcracker featuring over 125 talented local dancers ages 5- 18 years old. Special guests include Sarah MacGregor and Jethro Paine courtesy of Boulder Ballet; and Andre Malo Robles as Herr Drosselmeyer.
Performances will be held on Saturday, December 20th at 1pm and 6 pm and Sunday, December 21st at 2pm at the University at Albany Performing Arts Center. All ticket proceeds directly support the Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Don't miss your chance to see this exciting holiday classic!
Photo by Susan Blackburn
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University at Albany Performing Arts Center, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222-0100, United States

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