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.

ABC's number-one entertainment show is hitting the road once more! Featuring some of the show's most popular competitors, this live tour will include recreating the most memorable routines from the program's previous seasons, as well as brand new never before seen dances! The line-up is set to include a host of famous names, as well as some favorites from the show!

The hit kids' TV show takes on a new life on stage as it brings an incredibly special live show to theaters across the US, starting this Fall! Gabby's Dollhouse has proved a sensation since it came to Netflix in 2021. Now families will get to take one step closer to the magic and see their favorite characters live and in-person in this original story written for the stage!

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!