Welcome to RGV Ballet's The Nutcracker!

Hi! I'm Deborah Case, Artistic Director of the Rio Grande Valley Ballet and owner of McAllen's Deborah Case Dance Academy. The year 2011 brings our 39th Annual Production of the Valley's Longest Running Show and Family Holiday Classic, The Nutcracker.

Speaking both for myself and the many members of our fantastic cast, let me say we are all proud to continue this wonderful tradition of presenting Tchaikovsky's beautiful Christmas ballet.

History of the World's Favorite Ballet

Here, on our Nutcracker website, you can learn about both the history of The Nutcracker and Rio Grande Valley Ballet's long-standing tradition of bringing this showcase of dance and holiday cheer to many thousands of audience members each and every year since 1973.

You can meet some of our very talented dancers. Explore the story of the Nutcracker Prince who comes to life on Christmas Eve and takes the tale's heroine, Clara, to the delightful Land of Sweets. Learn about how the Russian composer Tchiakovsky heard the sounds of an enchanting new musical instrument, the celesta, and incorporated its bell-like sound into one of the world's best-known musical works.

Make your plans for The Nutcracker now!

We know you'll love our show! One of the reasons people all across America look forward to experiencing The Nutcracker each year is the wide range of dance and music presented. You'll enjoy stirring folk dances from Russia and Spain, character dances from China and Europe, and some of the most beautiful classical ballet ever to reach stages around the world.

Get the best reserved seats available and buy your tickets now!