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The Nutcracker at the Lincoln Center.

Worth it. I consider The Nutcracker a must-see New York City holiday show.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best Christmas shows in New York
Address
20 Lincoln Center Plaza Directions
Subway
1 to 66 St-Lincoln Center, 3 min
Website
nycballet.com
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Everything I’ve written about The Nutcracker at the Lincoln Center on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on two of my lists, Best Christmas things to do in New York with kids and Best Christmas shows in New York. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

  1. Best Christmas things to do in New York with kidsWorth it
  2. Best Christmas shows in New YorkWorth it

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Experiencing George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is a timeless NYC holiday tradition many locals consider sacred. The enchanting production brings Tchaikovsky’s classic score to life with exquisite choreography, lavish sets and elaborate costumes.

Tickets clock in at $100-200 a piece, but considering the New York City Ballet is a world-class dance company the price is justified. Despite my initial skepticism, the performance left me awestruck. I consider The Nutcracker a must-see holiday performance while visiting New York City during Christmas with kids.

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    Where it is, and what’s near

    Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
    Open it on my map
    Nearby, from my lists
    Best of New York 2026, New York Dearest
    On The Best of New York

    I put The Nutcracker at the Lincoln Center on two of my best lists.

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