McAllen Performing Arts Center

Cristela Alonzo

Marca Mp

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the enchanting "Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet" at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on December 26th. This beloved Christmas tradition, presented by Talmi Entertainment, brings to life the story of Clara, Drosselmeyer, the Mouse King, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Nutcracker Prince in a spectacular production that captures the hearts of audiences worldwide.

Featuring an international all-star cast, including principal dancers Alex Yordano De Armas Perez, Daria Ivanenko, Dmytro Krutii, Dai Sakai, Rustem Imangaliyev, and Karyna Shatkovskaya, this production boasts whimsical puppets, dazzling costumes, stunning acrobatics, and technically supreme dancing. Choreographed by Ukrainian ballet master Viktor Davydiuk, the performance is set to the beautiful music of the world-renowned Russian composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, ensuring a night of breathtaking beauty and artistic excellence.

The "Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet" is a heartwarming adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffman’s short story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," masterfully combined with Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Since its premiere in 1892, this two-act ballet has become a cherished part of American Christmas traditions, featuring classical favorites like the "Waltz of the Flowers," "March from Act 1," and the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy."

Talmi Entertainment has been sharing this wonderful Christmas tradition with American audiences for over 30 years, with record-breaking seasons and sold-out theaters. The production stays committed to its message of universal hope, love, peace, and understanding, transcending all conflict and creating unity across oceans with its international cast and crew from Ukraine, Japan, Turkey, and beyond.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this magical Christmas wonderland. Tickets start at just $60, making it the perfect holiday outing for friends and family. Join us at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, located at the Convention Center in McAllen, Texas, for a performance that promises to be unlike any other, transforming the 1,800-seat venue into a breathtaking Christmas spectacle.