The Nutcracker by State Ballet of Georgia at The Sands Theatre

This festive season, experience The Nutcracker as it was meant to be seen – sumptuous, classical, filled with wonder, set to Tchaikovsky’s cherished and timeless score. Returning after a sold‑out season of Swan Lake, the State Ballet of Georgia brings ballet’s most beloved Christmas tradition to Sands Theatre this November, in a production adored by families and treasured across generations.

It is Christmas Eve and young Clara is gifted a beautifully crafted nutcracker doll. As night falls, her world transforms into something extraordinary – a Christmas tree that towers sky‑high, toy soldiers who spring to life, and a daring battle with the Mouse King. Snowflakes swirl across the stage, carrying Clara and her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanted winter kingdom.

Their journey continues to the Kingdom of Sweets, with the majestic Sugar Plum Fairy and a celebration of classical dance. Each scene unfolds to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, music that has become inseparable from the season itself.

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 exceptional dancing. 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”.