Ballet Arizona Brings Back The Nutcracker for the 2026 Holiday Season

Ballet Arizona brings its annual production of “The Nutcracker” back to Symphony Hall in Phoenix from Dec. 11 to Dec. 27, 2026, continuing a holiday tradition featuring classical ballet, elaborate storytelling, and live orchestral music. The production will feature choreography by Ib Andersen, accompanied by The Phoenix Symphony performing Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s familiar score. This year’s performances will also include a special sensory-adapted presentation designed