World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra

The Nutcracker, with the orchestra actually in the room.

World Ballet Company bring The Nutcracker to Stamford with a live orchestra, forty world-class dancers, over 150 sparkling hand-sewn costumes and lavish hand-crafted sets. It follows Marie on her magical Christmas Eve journey as the Nutcracker comes to life and sweeps her into a dreamworld of swirling snowflakes, battling mice and the Kingdom of Sweets.

Good timing. It lands in the quiet week between Christmas and New Year, which is exactly when everyone is home and looking for something to do.

Good to know. Doors open at 6pm.

Where to go. The Palace Theatre sits on Atlantic Street in downtown Stamford, an easy run from anywhere in lower Fairfield County, with restaurants and parking within a short walk.