Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Now – Jan 5, 2025

Don't miss works by Matthew Rushing, Ronald K. Brown, Jamar Roberts, Hope Boykin, Lar Lubovitch, and Elisa Monte as City Center's Principal Dance Company returns for its annual holiday season.

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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®

Watch free on-demand through Jan 6

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® has delighted audiences with its complex theatricality and intricate choreography since it premiered at New York City Center in 1954. Join moderator Jonathan Stafford and panelists Jean-Pierre Frohlich and Robert La Fosse as they discuss the roles of Little Prince, Candy Cane, and Drosselmeyer, featuring dancers of New York City Ballet performing excerpts from the work.

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