Following the sold-out 2025 season of Swan Lake, the acclaimed State Ballet of Georgia returns to Sands Theatre this November with the beloved holiday classic — The Nutcracker.

Christmas comes early as the company brings Tchaikovsky’s cherished score to life. On Christmas Eve, young Clara receives a nutcracker doll that leads her into a dreamlike world where toys come alive, a battle unfolds with the Mouse King, and shimmering snowflakes guide her through an enchanted winter kingdom.

Accompanied by the transformed Nutcracker Prince, Clara journeys to the Kingdom of Sweets, where a series of dances celebrate cultures from around the world, culminating in the appearance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

With a touring company of 60 and widely regarded as one of the world’s top ten classical ballet companies, the State Ballet of Georgia presents a large-scale production combining refined classical technique, traditional staging, and visually enchanting ensemble scenes. Perfect for audiences of all ages, critics have praised its “refined classical elegance” and described the production as “a visually enchanting interpretation of a timeless holiday ballet”.