The Magic of the Nutcracker
Lake County's Largest & Most Lavish Nutcracker
A Holiday Tradition
The largest and most lavish version of the holiday ballet in Lake County! Clara’s dream has been brought to life in a beautiful production by Dancenter North that features over 100 performers, including internationally renowned guests artists. For 38 years, “The Magic of the Nutcracker” has been Lake County’s favorite version of the classic holiday ballet.
*Come to the show
Dates & Tickets
2026 Performances
DECEMBER 12, 13 / LIBERTYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Saturday, 12/12 ~ 10:30 am, “Clara’s Dream”
*a 60 minute abbreviated presentation for our youngest audience members.
Saturday, 12/12 ~ 3:00 pm, Full-Length Performance
*2 hrs, including intermission
Sunday, 12/13 ~ 3:00 pm, Full-Length Performance
*2 hrs, including intermission
Ticket On-Sale Date TBA
DECEMBER 17, 18 / GENESEE THEATRE
Thursday, 12/17 ~ 6:30 pm, Full-Length Performance
*2 hrs, including intermission
Friday, 12/18 ~ 6:30 pm, Full-Length Performance
*2 hrs, including intermission
Ticket On-Sale Date TBA
what people are saying
Reviews
“A magical production – the sets and costumes are outstanding and the dancers exquisitely talented! I can’t recommend this production highly enough! If you only see one show this holiday season, it should be Dancenter North’s Magic of the Nutcracker!”
“It was beautiful, the sets and scenery, the level of skill and dance from all of the performers, the Christmas Tree that ‘grew’…every second was wonderful. We left with smiles and happy hearts.”
“The Magic of the Nutcracker being presented by Dancenter North is a truly brilliant and dazzling spectacle of lavish costuming, precise and beautiful dancing, detailed and elaborate sets and magic. The large cast presents the story of the nutcracker in a two hour solid performance… I was completely awestruck at the beauty of this very professional production. A must see for the holidays.”
