Where to see The Nutcracker ballet on Long Island, including performances in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
The Nutcracker Performances in Nassau County
The Sugar Plum Ball
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 10, 12-4 pm
WHERE: Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury
AGES: Young elementary, Tween
WHAT: An elegant dinner dance for little girls (4-12) and their Dad or Grandpa. This magical event includes a corsage and gift bag from the Sugar Plum Fairy! Leggz Ltd Dance ensemble will perform an excerpt from the Nutcracker ballet, Joh Reid will perform his magic show and there will be lots of dancing to the music of our DJ. Fun raffles and other surprises! All proceeds benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.
WANT TO GO? $175 per couple (adult and child). 516-378-2000 x651. cpnassau/org.
Ohman's New York Dance Theatre 'The Nutcracker'
WHEN: Dec. 16-17, Saturday-Sunday, 12pm and 5pm
WHERE: Hofstra University, 102B Adams Playhouse, Hempstead
AGES: All
WHAT: Ohman's The Nutcracker brings joy to young and old alike with added music, scenes, dances, and the only one on Long Island performed in the tradition of New York City Ballet's legendary George Balanchine. Special guest stars New York City Ballet's, Daniel Ulbricht and Brittany Pollack, performing Cavalier and Sugarplum Fairy.
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WANT TO GO? $42; $32 seniors and children. 631-462-0964. ohmanballet.org.
Eglevsky Ballet in The Nutcracker
WHEN: Dec. 16-17, Saturday, 1pm and Sunday, 4:30pm
WHERE: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
AGES: All
WHAT: The annual holiday classic returns, featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed by the Massapequa Philharmonic, conducted by David Bernard.
WANT TO GO? $48 and up. 800-745-3000. tillescenter.org.
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The Nutcracker Performances in Suffolk County
The Hampton Ballet Theatre School performs 'The Nutcracker'
WHEN: Dec. 8-10, Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 1pm and 7pm; Sunday, 2pm
WHERE: Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Students transport the audience to a land where angels, snowflakes and flowers dance and Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Mouse King.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Beautiful costumes and choreography are the hallmarks of this production.
WANT TO GO? $20 and up. 631-324-4050. guildhall.org.
'The Nutcracker Suite'
WHEN: Dec. 9-10, Saturday, 1pm and 7pm; Sunday, 1pm and 6pm
WHERE: The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue
AGES: All
WHAT: Ovations Dance Repertory Company presents The Nutcracker Suite with The Atlantic Wind Symphony Orchestra.
WANT TO GO? $20 and up. 631-207-1313. patchoguetheatre.org.
FREE JDT Lab: A Christmas Sing-Along and Musciale
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7:30pm
WHERE: Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton
AGES: Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
WHAT: Join the Johansen-Markard Piano Duo as they play a festive holiday program of old and new Christmas classics. Included in the program will be four hand arrangements of classics, including Silent Night, The Peanut's cartoon favorite, Christmas Time is Here and a Sleigh Ride Fantasy, as well as excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite. Then join in a frolicking sing-along of Christmas and winter favorites. Reservations strongly recommended.
WANT TO GO? 631-324-0806. guildhall.org.
Seiskaya Ballet's 'Nutcracker'
WHEN: Dec. 15-18, Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7pm; Sunday, 1pm and 6pm; Monday, 7pm
WHERE: Staller Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook
AGES: All
WHAT: The cast will be led by guest artist Nick Coppula, formerly with the Pittsburgh Ballet, plus Seiskaya's award winning principal dancers Jenna Lee, Diana Atoian, and Brianna Jimenez.
WANT TO GO? $40; $34 children. 631-584-0192. nutcrackerballet.com.
'Northport Nutcracker Ballet'
WHEN: Dec. 16-17, Saturday, 4pm; Sunday 2pm
WHERE: Northport Middle School, 11 Middleville Road, Northport
AGES: All
WHAT: Northport Nutcracker takes place on Main Street in Northport Village during 1893. Music includes Tchaikovsky's The Waltz of The Flowers and Dance of the Snowflakes.
WANT TO GO? $25. 435-222-2849. tututix.com/poseyschool.
The Royal Opera performs 'The Nutcracker'
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 17, 12pm
WHERE: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: A young girl’s enchanted present leads her on a wonderful Christmas adventure in this beautiful classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.
WANT TO GO? $11. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.
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Main image: The Nutcracker presented by Ohman’s New York Dance Theatre
