Choreographed by Canada’s James Kudelka, The Nutcracker has enchanted Toronto audiences since 1995 and remains a beloved holiday tradition. The adventure begins at a Christmas Eve party in a 19th-century barn and follows siblings Marie and Misha as they discover delights beyond their wildest dreams – from surprising animals to sumptuous treats and the magical realm of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and featuring magnificent sets and costumes, The Nutcracker embodies all the warmth and wonder of the season.
2 hours
with one intermission
December 5 – 31, 2026
James Kudelka
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker (1995) was made possible by generous financial support from production underwriters Sandra Pitblado, C.M. & Jim Pitblado, C.M., Susan Scace and Arthur Scace, C.M. and Lawrence & Ann Heisey.
The Nutcracker revitalization (2026) is made possible by generous financial support from production underwriters Laura Dinner & Richard Rooney, O.Ont., The Arrell Family Foundation and The Henry White Kinnear Foundation. Additional support is provided by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation and The Pitblado Family Fund.
