The Nutcracker

This December, the Catskill Ballet Theatre (CBT) presents its 41st annual production of The Nutcracker at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC), with principal dancers from the Boston Ballet returning to the stage. Following the company’s 40th anniversary season, CBT returns to UPAC with the production that has become a fixture of the Hudson Valley’s holiday calendar — the same timeless story, magical sets, and gorgeous choreography that have drawn generations of families to the theater, danced by a cast that pairs internationally acclaimed guest artists with dancers from across the region.

Join us as we follow the enchanted adventures of young Clara from a lavish Christmas party, to a battle with an evil Queen Mouse, through a winter wonderland of snow and ice, and then to the magnificent Land of Sweets where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier with entertainment from delightful dances from around the world!

Performances:
- Friday, December 11 at 7:00 pm
- Saturday, December 12 at 4:00 pm
- Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 pm

A special performance for area schools will be held on Thursday, December 10 at 10:00 am. Please contact us at [email protected] to reserve tickets for this performance only, or to learn more.

Ticket purchase information:
- Preferred way to purchase tickets is in person at the Bardavon or Ulster Performing Arts box office.
- You may also buy online at Ticketmaster.com (Ticketmaster fees will apply).
- Bardavon Member benefits and special discounts are not available through Ticketmaster.
- The Bardavon/UPAC box offices and Ticketmaster are the only official sources for tickets; be aware of secondary outlets selling tickets at inflated prices.

Become a member:
Purchase tickets over the phone, get early access to pre-sales, and more when you become a Bardavon Member. Learn more by calling our box office.

Accessibility:
Please be advised that there is no elevator at either of our theaters. Call or email the box office to arrange ADA seating.