This perennial favorite of Portland’s holiday season, a family holiday tradition, is Northern New England's largest and most spectacular Nutcracker. Under the direction of Artistic Director and former New York City Ballet member Linda MacArthur Miele, Maine State Ballet's The Nutcracker features the traditional story of the Nutcracker Prince and Clara, classic choreography, glorious sets and dazzling costumes by Associate Director Gail Csoboth and live music by the Maine State Ballet Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Karla M. Kelley Brenner. Thirty professional ballet company members along with over two hundred local, Southern Maine dancers comprise the large cast.
Performance Dates
Friday, November 29th at 2pm
Saturday, November 30th at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, December 1st at 2pm
Friday, December 6th at 7pm
Saturday, December 7th at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, December 8th at 2pm
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Performed at Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland, ME 04101
Reserved Seating
Ticket Prices: $20-$70
$4 discount for children (12 and under)
$2 discount for seniors (62 and over) and Groups of 10 or more
PortTIX Box Office: 207-842-0800
$7.00 Processing Fee for online and phone orders.
Save this fee by ordering tickets in person at the PortTIX Box Office at 20 Myrtle Street Portland, ME 04101.
Approximate length: 2 hours
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Snowflakes, Marzipan, Waltz of the Flowers
Choreography by George Balanchine
© The George Balanchine Trust
Maine State Ballet's performances of The Nutcracker generously sponsored by:
