AMERICA’S LARGEST NUTCRACKER TOUR RETURNS — NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET

Celebrated as the largest Nutcracker production in North America, this breathtaking holiday spectacular features an international cast of world-class dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppetry. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, the production transforms the stage into a vivid, immersive celebration of the season, and it’s coming to the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts on December 17, 2026.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.com.

Now in its 34th year, the tour continues to reach audiences in more than 80 cities annually, captivating over a quarter-million attendees each season. Presented by Talmi Entertainment, the production has become a defining holiday tradition for families across the country.

A signature highlight of the performance is Act II’s “Land of Peace and Harmony,” featuring the awe-inspiring Dove of Peace adagio — a powerful visual expression of unity, beauty, and shared humanity that distinguishes this production from traditional interpretations.

“The scale of this production is something audiences don’t expect — it’s immersive, emotional, and truly memorable,” said Dan Talmi, Producer of Talmi Entertainment. “Families come for the spectacle, but they return year after year because of how it makes them feel.”

Beyond the stage, the production maintains a strong commitment to arts education and community engagement through their flagship “Dance with Us” program. Through partnerships with local dance studios in each tour market, thousands of young dancers are invited each year to participate in workshops and performance opportunities alongside the international cast.

Renowned for its Broadway-level production quality, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet collaborates with a global network of designers, artisans, and puppeteers to create a visually rich and imaginative world. From intricate costumes to larger-than-life characters, every detail is designed to deliver a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.