Multiple Ballet Companies Prepare Seasonal Performances Including Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty Across US and Canada

Several ballet performances celebrating classic works will take place across the U.S. and Canada this fall and holiday season. Ballet Arizona will present The Sleeping Beauty at Symphony Hall in late October, showcasing this timeless production. Multiple companies will perform The Nutcracker, including California Pacific Ballet with a large cast of young dancers, the National Ballet of Canada marking 30 years of their James Kudelka-choreographed version, and Westchester Ballet Company celebrating their 75th anniversary with a new production choreographed by Sabrina Gail Lobner. Additionally, the New Philharmonic orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet and Prokofiev's Cinderella in early November, incorporating narration and special stage effects to enhance the experience. These events highlight the enduring appeal of classical ballet and its ability to bring magic and tradition to diverse audiences.