The New Deal Nut at the Greenbelt Community Center, Dec 13 & 14

The New Deal Nut at the Greenbelt Community Center, Dec 13 & 14

The New Deal Nut: A Greenbelt Nutcracker
Greenbelt Community Center Gym

Saturday, December 13, 2024, 2:00pm
Sunday, December 14, 2024, 11:00am and 2:00pm

Location: Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium 15 Crescent Rd.

This imaginative retelling of the holiday classing will incorporate choreography in a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, ballroom and tap. Performed by Greenbelt Dance Studio students. Concept and direction by Angella Foster. Enjoyable for all ages. For tickets ($5), call the Greenbelt Community Center business office at (301) 397-2208 starting on Monday, November 17.

Tickets $5: To order tickets, call or visit the Community Center business office (301-397-2208) Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm.

The Nutcracker at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 6 & 7

The Nutcracker at the Publick Playhouse, Dec 6 & 7

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
The Nutcracker with The National Ballet Company

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4 pm

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Returning to the Publick Playhouse stage, the National Ballet Company revisits the enchanting world of the holiday classic that has captivated audiences for generations. The production, with its magical storyline, vibrant costumes, and breathtaking choreography, is set against the backdrop of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, creating an immersive experience that transports viewers to a whimsical winter wonderland.

Tickets: $28 adult, $23 student/senior. Click here.

Nutella, A Nutcracker Story at the Bowie CPA, Feb 9

Nutella, A Nutcracker Story at the Bowie CPA, Feb 9

Star Makers Acadamy of Dance presents:
Nutella, A Nutcracker Story

Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 11am

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Join Star Makers Academy of Dance for NUTELLA, A NUTCRACKER STORY!

Tickets: $27. Click here.

Ballet Company M’s The Nutcracker at the Clarice, Dec 8

Ballet Company M’s The Nutcracker at the Clarice, Dec 8

The University of Maryland and the Clarice Smith Performaning Arts Center present:
Ballet Company M’s The Nutcracker

Sunday, December 8, 2024 • 2PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Ballet Company M is proud to present a rendition of Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet, “The Nutcracker.” With the help of her Nutcracker, the audience will travel with Clara from her mother’s holiday party, through a beautiful snowstorm and into the magical Land of the Sweets.

Free, tickets required. Click here.

An Auction with the Phantom of the Opera at Clarice Smith, May 5

An Auction with the Phantom of the Opera at Clarice Smith, May 5

An Auction with the Phantom of the Opera
University Orchestra

Thursday, May 9, 2024 • 8PM

Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Venture into the “haunted” corridors of the Paris Opera House as the University Orchestra brings one of the most iconic musicals to the concert hall for their final performance of the year. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a young opera star and the mysterious masked figure who becomes obsessed with her. The longest-running show on Broadway, the musical is presented here by full orchestra and narration.

This program has something for everyone, including orchestral masterworks, opera and musical theatre.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: selections from The Nutcracker
Carl Maria von Weber: Der Freischütz Overture
Camille Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre
Andrew Lloyd Weber: Symphonic Suite from Phantom of the Opera

Led by students of the graduate conducting studio, UOrch (formerly UMRO) is a unique orchestra of musicians from across campus that performs four full concerts each season. Repertoire varies based on instrumentation and consists of works for both chamber and full orchestra.

Free, no tickets required