The cherished Christmas tradition continues as Charlottesville Ballet presents its wonderful 90-minute production of The Nutcracker. Dazzling and bursting with festive magic, join 150 dancers from the company and the local community as young Clara and her Nutcracker Prince embark on a journey both perilous and unforgettable, from battles with the Mouse King to a Land of Sweets inspired by Massanutten Resort, all wrapped up in Tchaikovsky's beloved score, performed by members of the Charlottesville Symphony. A holiday treat for all ages, don't miss the Nutcracker as it comes to you this December!

Cleaning up during the 2018/19 awards season, plucky folk opera Hadestown garnered eight Tony Awards (including the coveted Tony for Best Musical), four Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Drama League Award. This came as no surprise given the production received much acclaim during both its Off-Broadway and Broadway runs, praised for its soaring imagination, vibrant retelling of a classic story, and a sumptuous score that evokes smoky New Orleans jazz and bubbling Americana-tinged folk. Don't miss out when the lauded musical hits the road on this hotly anticipated national tour!

Catch the elegant marvels displayed by the stunning Cirque Musica. Backed full symphony orchestra, expect to hear your favorite holiday hits alongside the breathtaking magic of cirque! This festive season sees Cirque Musica back on the road with their Holiday Wonderland, a concert experience filled to the brim with festive fun and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

Get into the holiday swing of things with the exciting premiere of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a brand new holiday-themed musical with songs penned by the living legend herself! For this strictly limited engagement, an ensemble cast and live acoustic band will stage this fabulously festive take on the season, set to Dolly's specially written tunes. So, dust off your cowboy boots and Santa hats, 'cause it's Christmas with a country twist!

Join the Southwest Virginia Ballet for the quintessential Christmas crowd-pleaser, illuminating the stage at the Berglund Center Coliseum from December 12 - 14, featuring original choreography by artistic director Pedro Szalay!