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Cirque Nutcracker

Fri, Dec 11, 2026 – Sat, Dec 12, 2026at 7:30 PM
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD
$25-$127
Featuring: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Troupe Vertigo, Jiannan Cheng

Cirque Nutcracker brings the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra together with Troupe Vertigo for a thrilling, high-flying interpretation of the holiday classic. Under conductor Jiannan Cheng, Tchaikovsky’s beloved score accompanies dazzling acrobatics and expressive movement in a festive spectacle designed for families and holiday tradition-makers.

When: Friday, December 11, 2026

Showtime: 7:30 p.m.

Venue: The Music Center

Lineup: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Jiannan Cheng, conductor; Troupe Vertigo

Repertoire: Tchaikovsky’s *The Nutcracker*

Description: Troupe Vertigo joins the BSO for an exhilarating take on *The Nutcracker*, combining orchestral music with acrobatics and movement.

Tickets: Price not available. Check the BSO website for pricing information and ticket purchases.

Note: This event is not presented by Strathmore.

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