The Nutcracker
A Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition
The Nutcracker returns this Thanksgiving weekend
Join us this Thanksgiving weekend to see Chamberlain Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, featuring Principal Guest Artists Chloe Misseldine from American Ballet Theatre as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Tyler Angle, from New York City Ballet’s as her Cavalier. The production will also feature Guest Artists from Bruce Wood Dance Dallas.
A great way to start the holiday season with our family friendly production of this classic ballet based on The Nutcracker & the mouse king story by E.T.A Hoffmann and set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
You don’t want to miss this magical experience!
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Friday, November 28
7:00 p.m.
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Saturday, November 29
2:00 p.m.
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Sunday, November 30
2:00 p.m.
Performances at the Eisemann Center
All performances will take place Thanksgiving weekend, November 28-30, 2025, at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson. Conveniently located in the Galatyn Park Urban Center, the Eisemann Center is one of North Texas’ premier cultural venues, recognized for its stunning design and world-class facilities.
Make Your Nutcracker Weekend Unforgettable
Two exclusive events to celebrate the magic
In addition to the performances, we’re delighted to offer two special experiences that make the weekend even more memorable. Join us for the Opening Night Reception and the Sugar Plum Tea Party—unique opportunities to connect with our guest artists, share in the holiday spirit, and create lasting memories with family and friends.
Opening Night Reception
Celebrate the magic of opening night with an elegant reception at the Renaissance Hotel.
Following the final curtain on Friday, November 28, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our Guest Artists, raise a glass of wine, and enjoy light bites in a festive setting.
Tickets are $55—join us for an unforgettable evening that extends the joy of the performance.
Sugar Plum Tea Party
Step into the magic of The Nutcracker at our Sugar Plum Tea Party on Saturday, November 29, at 4 pm at the Renaissance Hotel.
Enjoy a charming afternoon with light tea fare, meet dancers from the performance, and capture the moment with photos and autographs from our Principal Guest Artists from ABT and NYCB.
Tickets are $60 per person, with a cash bar available for adults. A delightful tradition for families and ballet lovers alike!
Mission Statement
Chamberlain Ballet is committed to presenting excellent ballet to enrich the North Texas community, enlighten with arts education, and encourage through outreach programs.
Four decades of building artists
Founded in 1984, Chamberlain Ballet is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Plano, TX. Originally intended to provide performance opportunities to local area students, Chamberlain Ballet has grown into an organization which furthers the impact of ballet and the performing arts through training and education, performance, and outreach through programs such as Relevé and Shining Stars.
Donor and sponsor support allows Chamberlain Ballet to stage full scale theatrical productions for the public, provide world class instruction to our students, and educate and expose the arts to underprivileged and underserved members of our community.
Whether instilling a work ethic of will and determination into our students or sparking an artistic light in a fellow community member; Chamberlain Ballet is proud to provide Classical Foundations for Life®.
“For over 40 years, founder Kathy chamberlain has been a leader in dance education in the greater dallas community.”
“Chamberlain Ballet is a key partner in helping TAFF maximize our impact on underserved children in North Texas. Arts education is crucial to helping children overcome life’s mental and/or physical challenges. If one child can make a difference, imagine many”
“This is what The Nutcracker is all about, why it has become a North American Christmastime staple.”
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