The Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker | 365 Things to Do in Raleigh
Nutcracker Returns this Christmas Season in Raleigh
This Christmas season, you and your family can experience the Carolina Ballet's classic rendition of Nutcracker at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Live orchestra music, experienced performers, elaborate special effects, and dramatic costumes and sets will make this a memorable experience.
Nutcracker, based on E.T.A. Hoffman's "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice," tells the tale of a young girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and his epic battle against an evil Mouse King. The Carolina Ballet's performance will be run by Artistic Director Robert Weiss.
Dates: December 17th through 26th
Location: The Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Progress Energy Center
2 E South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
The Progress Energy Center's Meymandi Concert Hall is home to the North Carolina Symphony. In addition to the Memorial Auditorium and Meymandi Concert Hall, the Center also offers performances in the Fletcher Opera Theater, Kennedy Theater, and on the Lichtin Plaza.
Performance Schedule:
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Friday December 17 |
8pm |
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Saturday December 18 |
11am |
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Saturday December 18 |
3pm |
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Saturday December 18 |
7:30pm |
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Sunday December 19 |
12:30pm |
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Sunday December 19 |
4:30pm |
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Tuesday December 21 |
7:30pm |
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Wednesday December 22 |
2pm |
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Wednesday December 22 |
7:30pm |
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Thursday December 23 |
2pm |
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Thursday December 23 |
7:30pm |
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Sunday December 26 |
2pm |

Special Guest Performers:
Guest artists from the New York City Ballet will perform on opening night: Sara Mearns as the sugar plum fairy and Stephen Hanna as her cavalier.
Cost: Ticket prices range from $20 to $80. Tickets can be ordered online or by calling the box office at 919-719-0900.
- Prime Orchestra: $80
- Front Orchestra: $60
- Rear Orchestra: $50
- Mezzanine: $45
- Balcony: $30
- Side Mezzanine: $20
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The Nutcracker is a timeless classic. Great fun for the family. Do enjoy
My mother in law actually has tickets for this next week. Her and her friends are very excited about it. Happy Holidays