Nimbus Dance’s Jersey City Nutcracker Returns

Nimbus Dance’s Jersey City Nutcracker returns in 2022 with 13 performances of this acclaimed production! Set to Tchaikovsky’s renowned orchestral score, Jersey City Nutcracker tells the story of two children’s city adventure, following them through fantasy, adversity, and celebration, with lessons about friendship and community along the way. Choreographed and directed by Nimbus Artistic Director Samuel Pott, this adaption of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic is performed by a stand-out cast of professional dancers from Nimbus Dance joined by youth and adults from the community; familiar characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Rat King, and Drosselmeyer – all with a Jersey City twist! Set against jaw-dropping animated video projections by Laia Cabrera and Isabelle Duverger, youth and adults alike are touched by this tale of Holiday spirit. Plus: surprise guest performers make unforgettable cameo appearances, Stay tuned! On December 11th, there will be a special Nutcracker themed Family event  from 5:15 – 6:45 pm: Hot Chocolate with Sugar Plum & Friends! Take a picture with Sugar Plum and some other favorite characters, enjoying a hot chocolate bar sponsored by Lackawanna Coffee, and other  treats, plus Nutcracker-themed games and crafts.