Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts –
AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre, 2 E South St, Raleigh
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 -
Show at 11 AM*, 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM
Tickets are now available!
All performances at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts can be viewed through TicketMaster here. Links to individual shows are included below.
The Nutcracker Suite
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Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins with a bare stage and a mini class, then invites the audience to watch the magic unfold as lights, music, props, and dancers transform the stage performing excerpts from The Nutcracker. See firsthand how this beloved ballet comes to life, from studio to stage!
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Dec 5, 2026 at 11 AM
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The Nutcracker
Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary –
Thursday, Dec 17– Sunday, Dec 20, 2026
Tickets available in September.
The Nutcracker Suite
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Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins with a bare stage and a mini class, then invites the audience to watch the magic unfold as lights, music, props, and dancers transform the stage. See firsthand how this beloved ballet comes to life, from studio to stage!
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Thursday, Dec 17, 2026 at 6 PM*
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Friday, Dec 18, 2026 at 11AM* (Modified Sensory Friendly version)
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Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 at 11 AM*
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The Nutcracker
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Traditional full length Nutcracker ballet
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Friday, Dec 18, 2026, 7 PM
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Saturday, Dec 19, 2026, 2 PM* and 7PM
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Sunday, Dec 20, 2026, 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM.
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* Nutcracker Suite VIP Photo Op - A special opportunity to meet Sugarplum Fairy, her Prince and Clara with her Nutcracker Doll after the shows in Principal's Hall. $10 per ticket includes photo op, a signed poster and a sweet treat. All proceeds benefit the 2026-27 season for this non-profit organization.
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025, 6 PM -
A One Hour Show
Tickets available here.
Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 11 AM -
Sensory Friendly
Tickets available here.
Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 7 PM
Tickets available here.
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, 11 AM –
A one hour show
Tickets available here.
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, 2 PM
Tickets available here.
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, 7 PM
Tickets available here.
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025, 1:30 PM
Tickets available here.
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025, 5:30 PM
Tickets available here.
CARY ARTS CENTER TICKETS
AJ FLETCHER OPERA THEATER TICKETS
Shows & Tickets
The Nutcracker
Cary Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, the beloved holiday classic set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow young Clara and her valiant Nutcracker Prince from a festive family party into a magical dreamworld, where they battle the mischievous Mouse Queen. Journey with them through sparkling Snow to Cary’s enchanting Land of Sweets, where the Sugarplum Fairy and her dazzling international friends await. A hometown holiday tradition—magical, memorable, and not to be missed!
Cary Ballet Company's The Nutcracker will perform the traditional full length as well as our popular, one hour narrated mini shows of The Nutcracker Suite. We offer a Sensory Friendly performance of our The Nutcracker Suite with modifications. The Town of Cary in collaboration with Cary Ballet Company will also offer a Nutcracker Tea with Cary Ballet Company. Please see below for all of the show times and details.