Performer: Alston Macgill

Coppélia is a gift from Balanchine and Danilova to classical ballet, in this 50th anniversary revival.

Balanchine’s Nutcracker may have premiered in 1954, but every year tickets sell out for this festive treat. 

For that special evening out during the holiday season, you can’t go wrong with New York City Ballet’s warhorse version of The Nutcracker.