Magic City Nutcracker

December 6, 2025 2:00 pm

The Lyric Theatre
1800 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

This holiday season, join Clara on a magical journey as she battles the Rat Queen, visits the Land of Snow, and meets the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of Sweets. Children and adults of all ages will be swept away by the fantastic tale that reminds us of the magic of the Christmas season.

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Why We Like It

  • Featuring 260 community dancers and actors, guest principal artists, and local professional collaborating artists.
  • A portion of the proceeds will benefit MCPA's outreach dance classes at the Birmingham Boys and Girls Club.
  • This original version of the ballet is brought to you by Artistic Director Stephanie Rangel and the MCPA artistic staff.

Who Should Attend

Children and adults of all ages who love the magic of the Christmas season and the timeless story of the Nutcracker ballet.

In the Spotlight

Yenessis Marzan Hernandez

Guest principal artist from Mauro Ballet, performing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Luis Victor Santana

Guest principal artist from Mauro Ballet in Puerto Rico, performing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy's Cavalier.

Journy Wilkes Davis

Local professional collaborating artist, performing the role of the Nutcracker Prince.

About the Venue

The Lyric Theatre

A historic theater in Birmingham, Alabama that provides an intimate and enchanting setting for this holiday production.

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