The Brooklyn Nutcracker takes the stage with six captivating performances, reimagining a holiday classic through the diverse and vibrant culture of Brooklyn
Brooklyn Ballet, an interdisciplinary dance company known for challenging conventions, proudly announces six performances from December 12–15 of The Brooklyn Nutcracker at The Theater at City Tech in Downtown Brooklyn. Celebrated as New York’s most culturally inclusive Nutcracker, the reimagined holiday tradition blends classic ballet with hip-hop and diverse dance styles, including flamenco, belly dance, Native American hoop dance, and traditional African, Chinese and Ukrainian folk dances. This rich tapestry of global dance offers a vibrant and immersive reflection of Brooklyn’s rich multicultural identity.
Brooklyn Ballet Artistic Director and creator of The Brooklyn Nutcracker Lynn Parkerson has crafted a production that challenges conventions and defies expectations. Bridging the past and present, The Brooklyn Nutcracker transports audiences from Victorian-era Flatbush to contemporary Brooklyn, with stops at iconic landmarks such as the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the Flatbush Avenue subway platform. Traditionalists will delight in the classic elements of the Nutcracker, such as the Snow Scene and Waltz of the Flowers, while innovative choreography and cultural diversity infuse the story with new life.
“This year’s production embodies our commitment to celebrating inclusivity through dance.”
— Lynn Parkerson
A Multisensory Experience
A Dynamic Celebration of Dance and Culture
The Brooklyn Nutcracker will run for six performances:
• Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 pm
• Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm
• Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
• Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Community performances for public schools and senior centers will be held on December 12, 13, and 16.
Tickets start at $35 and are available exclusively through FEVER at brooklynballet.org. The Theater at City Tech, located at 275 Jay St, Downtown Brooklyn, is accessible via subway (2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, F, and R lines).
A holiday tradition reimagined, The Brooklyn Nutcracker invites audiences to embrace the season through a lens of artistic and cultural celebration. Don’t miss this dynamic production that transforms the familiar into a breathtakingly modern spectacle, truly reflective of Brooklyn’s vibrant spirit.
