Ballet Movie Night Alert: Catch NYCB's "George Balanchine's The Nutcracker" at a Cinema Near You

November 20, 2017

Nutcracker
season is upon us, with productions popping up in on stages in big cities and small towns around the country. But this year you can catch New York City Ballet’s famous version on the silver screen, too. Lincoln Center at the Movies and Screen Vision Media are presenting a limited engagement of NYCB’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at select cinemas nationwide starting December 2. It stars Ashley Bouder as Dewdrop and Megan Fairchild and Joaquin De Luz as the Sugarplum Fairy and Cavalier.

While nothing beats seeing a live performance (the company’s theatrical Nutcracker run opens Friday), the big screen will no doubt magnify some of this production’s most breathtaking effects: the Christmas tree that grows to an impressive 40 feet, Marie’s magical spinning bed, and the stunning, swirling snow scene. Click here to find a participating movie theater near you—then, go grab some popcorn.