Ring in the Season with The Yorkville Nutcraker by Dances Patrelle

Love New York and Christmastime? How about New York in Christmastime? The classic story of The Nutcracker comes to life in a dazzling ballet production set in New York circa 1895. I have seen the show for the past several years and each year I’m amazed by the music, the dancing and the exquisite setting and costumes that take me back to a period of long ago. This holiday season Dances Patrelle’s The Yorkville Nutcracker is playing during the first week of December so be sure to check out a performance and start the holiday season with a real treat!Ring in the Season with The Yorkville Nutcraker by Dances Patrelle

This year marks the 22^nd anniversary of The Yorkville Nutcracker, set in 1895, which includes lavish sets and costumes and takes the audience on a tour through Olde New York’s most beloved landmarks, including a holiday party at Gracie Mansion, dancing at the Crystal Palace in the New York Botanical Garden, and skating in Central Park. The Yorkville Nutcracker provides an opportunity for young dancers to dance alongside professional artists. This year, Abi Stafford of New York City Ballet will be the Sugar Plum Fairy with Cavalier Stephen Hanna (former principal dancer, New York City Ballet), and Maximillien Baud and Therese Wendler will perform the Snow Pas de Deux.

When: December 7 – 7:00pm
December 8 – 7:00pm
December 9 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
December 10 – 12:00pm & 5:00pm

Where: The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
68th Street, between Park & Lexington Avenues, NYC

Price: $65.00

To purchase tickets call (212) 772-4448 or purchase at the Kaye Playhouse box office. You can also purchase online here.

Photos by Rosalie O’Connor

I was not compensated for this post. I received tickets to the show.

Senior Reviewer Maytal Wichman has also written for The Huffington Post. She has been living in the New York City area for seventeen years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature as well as a Law Degree, but blogging is her true passion. Maytal is a stay-at-home mom to three kids (ages 10, 8 and 5) and loves finding great products for her family.