Catskill Ballet Presents The Nutcracker · Kingston · Dec 12, 2026

This December the Catskill Ballet Theatre CBT presents its 41st annual production of The Nutcracker at the Ulster Performing Arts Center UPAC with principal dancers from the Boston Ballet returning to the stage. Following the 40th anniversary season CBT returns to UPAC with the production that has become a fixture of the Hudson Valleys holiday calendar the same timeless story magical sets, and gorgeous choreography that have drawn generations of families to the theater danced by a cast that pairs internationally acclaimed guest artists with dancers from across the region. Join us as we follow the enchanted adventures of young Clara from a lavish Christmas party to a battle with an evil Queen Mouse through a winter wonderland of snow and ice and then to the magnificent Land of Sweets where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier with entertainment from delightful dances from around the world!