The iconic ballet of a little girl and her nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve will return to Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) for three magical performances on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14.
The Atlantic City Ballet’s performances of “The Nutcracker” are a cherished holiday tradition at Stockton. Audiences will embark on a wonderous journey through the Kingdom of Snow and Land of the Sweets. Performances include 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Tickets are $40 for the general public, $38 for senior citizens (65+) and military, $35 for Stockton alumni, $18 for children under 12 and $12 for Stockton students.
The show is one of several university concerts open to the public for the holidays, including:
- “A Maccabeats Hanukkah” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the PAC featuring the a cappella group singing an eclectic array of Jewish, American and Israeli songs. Tickets range from $12 to $25.
- The Stockton Oratorio Society will perform a rendition of Handel’s “Messiah” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. Tickets are $12.
- “Holiday Expressions by the Bay Atlantic Symphony” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the PAC featuring soprano soloist Melissa Chavez. Christmas classics will be performed along with music for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to round out the holiday celebration. Tickets range from $12 to $40.
- “A Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute” by the Ed Vezinho and Jim Ward Big Band at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at the Campus Center Theatre. The university’s resident big band takes on the catalog of holiday hits inspired by the classic Christmas tale. Tickets range from $12 to $15.
For more information about any of these events or to purchase tickets, visit stockton.edu/pac. Tickets are also available at the Stockton Performing Arts Center box office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 90 minutes before showtime. Call 609-652-9000.
