Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet’ to be Performed at RVCC Theatre in December

Share the joy of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends this holiday season at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg. 

The ballet, which is part of RVCCArts’ Mainstage series, will be presented Friday, December 5, with performances at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

This holiday show features renowned ballerinas and danseurs from leading opera houses around the world, pairing Tchaikovsky’s score with Broadway-level sets and opulent costumes that were hand-crafted in Europe.

As is the custom, local students of Gotta Dance will perform along with the professional dancers of the world-renowned company. Caroline Hidalgo and Erin Ford coordinate the auditions and rehearsals for the approximately 100 young dancers from Gotta Dance, which has studios in Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Martinsville, and Warren.

Tickets for Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet costs $70, $65, and $60. To purchase tickets or for additional information about any of the productions in RVCCArts’ 2025-2026 season, contact the Box Office, 908-725-3420, or order online at www.rvccArts.org. Senior citizen, student, and group discounts are available for most performances.

RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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