Eugene Ballet’s “Nutcracker” provides young dancers from the Eugene Ballet Academy with their first experience of auditioning for roles and performing on a company stage. Photo by Antonio Anacan. “The Nutcracker” — with its whirling snowflakes, battling mice, and Land of Sweets — is a beloved tradition of the holiday season for many. But this…

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Arts Council, Grass Valley–Nevada City Cultural District and Truckee Cultural District invite locals and visitors to Show Up for the Arts! this holiday season. With National Shop Local Artists Week still in sight, the Council is eying a whole season of opportunities to support our performing and visual arts…

Ori Quesada during “Kaleidoscope” by Circus Bella in San Francisco on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Photo: Santiago Mejia/The Chronicle I can’t quite explain how, but for a brief few moments, whether a spoon flips into a metal cup becomes the most important thing in the world. There Ori Quisada is in Circus Bella’s “Kaleidoscope,” perched…

The touring musical “Aladdin” has added an extra Orlando performance, the opening act for the new Judson’s Live theater has been announced, and LeAnn Rimes and former Miss America Ericka Dunlap present Christmas concerts this week. Here’s a roundup of news and notes from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. More Genie magic…

MCBAIN — Landing Dance Academy’s rendition of a classic holiday ballet is coming to McBain this weekend. The dance academy is performing “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Elenbaas Performing Arts Center at McBain High School. Saturday’s shows will be at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday’s show…

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — It’s where Broadway meets unbelievable aerial acts, sprinkled with holiday splendor. “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” opens the day after Christmas at the Kimmel Cultural Campus, with thrills and yuletide feels for the whole family. It’s going to be quite the homecoming for North Philadelphia’s Tiago Raul. The singer, songwriter, dancer and actor brings…

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) – Alabama Dance Works returned with their annual Christmas tradition. Nearly 2,500 students filed into the Dothan Civic Center for a student showing of Elf Academy hosted by Alabama Dance Works. According to Christina Hicks, the executive artistic director, it is a fun-filled program that is exciting for kids because they get…

Full confession: My Sicilian grandmother was a seamstress, but I can barely thread a needle. I still enjoyed the joyful musical Quilters, now gracing 1st Stage—and just extended by popular demand through December 31. In a way, Quilters, with book by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek and lyrics and music by Barbara Damashek, is the…

Cast members of the Lake County Performing Arts department gather for a photo before performing “The Brothers Grimm.” Cast members include Tal Sheleg, Mae Finken, Cleo Finken, Eliyah Martinez, Finnley Stanek, Hattie Mallozzi, Jade Badavinac, Jaxon LaChance, Kawika Kanamu-Mayer, Madison Woodland, Mariah Lopez, Phoenix Laster, Ryden Hofer, Tilly Kirr, Wilson Anderson, Wrennie Wrenner, Brooklyn Goerdt,…