NUTCRACKER 2026

The Nutcracker, a holiday entertainment tradition, returns once again to the Rochester Opera House. For the 21st year, Sole City Dance will present its enchanting version of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s tale featuring the mysterious toymaker Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara and her beloved Nutcracker Prince, dancing snowflakes, battling mice and many other fantastic and colorful characters.

2026 Show Dates:

Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00pm
Friday, December 4th at 10:00am (school show*) & 7:00pm
Saturday, December 5th at 1:00pm & 6:00pm
Sunday, December 6th at 1:00pm

*If you are a school group or homeschool group interested in tickets for our school show contact us directly, info@solecitydance.org.

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2026 Nutcracker Cast Information

Audition information coming summer 2026.

Nutcracker Sponsor Info

Become a sponsor! We are currently looking for business and community members to sponsor our 2026 Nutcracker! Your sponsorship helps cover the cost of our theatre rental, costumes, salaries for our choreographers and marketing efforts. Without the community support we would not be able to produce this annual holiday favorite!

Ads are due October 30th!

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