The Englert Theatre and Nolte Academy are proud to present Iowa City’s annual production of The Nutcracker.

This year, we are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nolte’s Nutcracker with five performances from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8, plus a preview on Thursday.

This holiday classic comes to life with performances by dancers from Nolte Academy and features a live orchestra conducted by Carey Bostian. The ballet showcases exquisite costuming, enchanting sets, and captivating choreography under the direction of Nolte Ballet Director and Nutcracker Artistic Director, Loren Williams.