Let the Holiday Magic of The Nutcracker® Come to Life!

Whether a holiday tradition or a first-time discovery, The Nutcracker® is an annual gift every family will want to be part of! Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has been hosting a Nutcracker performance yearly since 1965.

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Shortly after starting, CPYB became the only school in the world with the license to perform George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Since then, ours has been one of the most sought-after Nutcracker performances to attend or participate in.

This performance is enjoyable for the whole family. See it at Whitaker Center December 20-21, 2025.

Performance Length: Act I – 49 min. — Act II – 41 min

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