Raleigh, N.C.-- One of our state’s most beloved holiday tradition is back. For the 18th year, the region’s only professional ballet company is bringing Clara, the Nutcracker prince, and the Sugar Pluf Fairy to life for 20 wildly entertaining performances.

The Carolina Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker is gracing the stage in Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh, but drawing crowds of families from across the state. Featuring the company’s highly trained professional dancers from around the world, this unique production also featured more than 100 local children and dancers and a full orchestra.

Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair sat down with the Carolina Ballet’s Executive Director, Michele Weathers, for an in depth look at the show, a special partnership that offers unique food and drinks at local establishments, and a great way to give back to those in need.

The Nutcracker

  • UNC Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill: December 6-8
  • Durham Performing Arts Center: December 14-15
  • Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh: December 18-29

To purchase tickets visit its Ticketmaster’s website.

Carolina Ballet's 5th Annual Nutcracker Treats Program

Select restaurants and bars feature special Nutcracker-themed desserts and cocktails all December

  • 10th Terrace
  • A Place at the Table
  • Bittersweet   
  • GuglHupf
  • Lucettegrace
  • So.Ca Cocina Latina
  • The Haymaker
  • Vidrio
  • Videri Chocolate Factory
  • Two Roosters Ice Cream
  • Trophy Brewing Nutcracker beer collaboration

See all the treats and drinks at the Carolina Ballet’s website.  

Give the Gift of Socks Donation Drive

  • The Carolina Ballet is partnering with Note in the Pocket, to help provide free clothing to children in need in Wake County. 
  • Each year, Note in the Pocket helps give out 25,000 pairs of socks to families.
  • The public is invited to help give back by donating a pair of new socks in return for $15 off tickets to the Nutcracker on Friday, December 20, 2019. 
  • You can drop off donations at the ballet offices or at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium during the shows. 
  • You can also visit its holiday Amazon wish list to donate or call 919-719-0900.