The Cracked Nut

Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s 50th Anniversary Nutcracker season continues this spring with The Cracked Nut, an original reimagining of the holiday classic!


May 8th, 2026 at 7:30pm

Tickets on sale April 8th!

Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s 50th Anniversary Nutcracker season continues this spring with The Cracked Nut, an original reimagining of the holiday classic!

Set in 1940's New York City, this vibrant retelling follows Claire from a lively dance-hall party to a daring duel beneath the city bridges, then onward with her Prince to a dazzling dreamscape of bubbles and wonder that ends in Coney Island. Featuring jazz-infused musical adaptations of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Pentatonix, this original production by Joanne Arduino, artistic director of Ballet Theater of Scranton, is sure to be an unforgettable night at the ballet!

Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. • Theater at North


Tickets are $28 and go on sale to the general public beginning April 8th


Tickets may be purchased online at www.thetheateratnorth.org, by phone at 570-800-5020, or in person at The Theater at North box office during the following hours: Tuesdays 11 AM–2 PM, Wednesdays 11 AM–2 PM, Thursdays 3 PM–6 PM, and on the day of the performance beginning at 5:30 PM.

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