Merry magic returns to the Sandler Center this holiday season as Ballet Virginia presents their annual production of this beloved Christmas Classic. Bursting with enchanting characters, daring deeds and an unforgettable journey across the world and into the Land of Sweets and beyond, The Nutcracker is the ultimate way to awaken festive feelings!

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

There's nothing like some holiday pops to get you in the festive mood! As much a part of the Christmas celebrations as all those Nutcrackers and Christmas Carols, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops sees the company bringing the holiday cheer for a Christmas extravaganza with a mix of popular standards, film scores, carols and hymns.

Virginia Musical Theatre gets merry for the holidays as they present this fantastic musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale at the Sandler Center from December 5 - 7!

"Come On Down" for this hit interactive stage show that gives you the chance to play the world's longest running gameshow live on stage! Contestants pulled from the audience have the chance to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from the programme, including everything from Cliffhanger to the Big Wheel.