December 14-22, 2024 - Maryland Hall
Discover the wonder of this timeless holiday tradition and allow yourself to be magically swept away by the tale of the young heroine Clara and her adventures to rescue her beloved Nutcracker from the Rat Queen’s evil spell. Travel with Clara through the whirling Kingdoms of Snow and Sweets to the place where the possibility of dreams, the magic of Christmas, and the wonder of the child merge to reveal her destiny. Experience the power and beauty anew as the mysterious Drosselmeier transports you and Clara back in time to capture the spirit of the holiday season through the language of dance and theatre.
Sugar Plum Party!
Get the most out of your experience, by planning your visit to take pictures with your favorite characters and enjoy light refreshments one hour before each Sunday performance at Maryland Hall!
Purchase your ticket as an add-on for Sunday performances.
Student and senior matinee mini-performances
The Ballet Theatre of Maryland offers student & senior matinee mini-performances on weekday mornings at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. These condensed performances expose students and senior groups to the art, storytelling, and athleticism of ballet with the benefit of full-length production values.
Matinee mini-performances are approximately one hour long and are offered for three of the company’s mainstage productions. The show is preceded by a brief introduction to help viewers understand the ballet and followed by a Q&A with dancers from the professional company. These bite-sized performances introduce children to ballet and the powerful language of dance as a means of understanding literature, history, and culture.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
9:30 AM & 11:15 AM at Maryland Hall
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
9:30 AM & 11:15 AM at Maryland Hall