Tickets for UNCSA’s 60th annual production of ‘The Nutcracker,’ on sale July 25
Tickets for the UNCSA 60th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker,” presented by Flow Automotive, go on sale to the public on Friday, July 25 10 a.m. The beloved holiday ballet will return to the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro for five performances, Dec. 5–7, while the Stevens Center in Winston-Salem continues its comprehensive renovation.
To kick off the anniversary celebration, UNCSA will host a free “Nutcracker in July” event from 2–4 p.m. on Thursday, July 24 at the Tanger Center. Families are invited to enjoy costumed characters, themed activities, complimentary ice cream, and an exclusive ticket promotion. The first 60 attendees will have the opportunity to purchase prime seats for just $60 in honor of the 60th anniversary.
UNCSA's "The Nutcracker" 2024 / Photo: Tony Spielberg
“The Nutcracker” has been a treasured holiday tradition for generations of North Carolinians, showcasing the extraordinary talents of UNCSA’s student dancers, musicians, designers, and technicians.
“We’re thrilled to continue the beloved UNCSA tradition of ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Tanger Center this year,” said Endalyn T. Outlaw, dean of the School of Dance. “It’s a privilege to provide our students with the opportunity to perform in such a spectacular venue while delighting loyal patrons from Winston-Salem, welcoming back Greensboro patrons, and engaging new audiences from the Piedmont Triad area and beyond. We look forward to raising the curtain on opening night, December 5.”
“We are thrilled to be hosting UNCSA’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’ for the third consecutive year,” said Tanger Center General Manager Scott Johnson. “Bringing this beloved holiday classic to Greensboro has been a tremendous success for UNCSA, the Tanger Center and the entire Triad community. We look forward to building on the record-setting success of the last two years starting with this fun-filled ‘Nutcracker in July’ kickoff event.”
This year, performances will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. (opening night); Saturday, Dec. 6, at noon and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at TangerCenter.com.
Optional ticket upgrades will include on-site VIP parking, Lee & Wrangler Lounge access and the Tanger Center’s pre-event Prelude Dining experience for select performances. More information about “The Nutcracker” can be found at uncsa.edu/nutcracker.
The schools of Dance, Design & Production and Music collaborate annually to produce “The Nutcracker,” a Winston-Salem tradition since 1966. This year’s production will feature choreography by UNCSA faculty member Ilya Kozadayev.Guest Artist Penny Jacobus will return as lighting designer. Acclaimed conductor and Music alumnus Robert Franz will conduct the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra.
Performed for the first time on Dec. 10, 1966, in Reynolds Auditorium in Winston-Salem, the UNCSA “Nutcracker” production has since been reimagined, recreated and refreshed numerous times. During the COVID-19 pandemic, UNCSA created a filmed version of the production in an interdisciplinary collaboration between the schools of Filmmaking, Design & Production, Music and Dance.
Flow Automotive is the presenting sponsor of “The Nutcracker.”
Photos for download available here.
About The Tanger Center
A $94 million, state-of-the-art facility that has transformed downtown Greensboro,
North Carolina, the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts is home to touring
Broadway productions, concerts, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performances, comedy
shows and all types of family entertainment. Since its grand opening in 2021, the
Tanger Center has hosted over 1.4 million guests. Presented with partners Nederlander
and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the First Bank Broadway Series is one
of the nation’s top-selling one-week Broadway series. The 3,000-seat venue is managed
by the staff of the Greensboro Complex. Visit TangerCenter.com for more information.
About Flow Automotive
Flow Automotive is a leading automotive group with more than 50 dealership locations across North Carolina and Virginia, representing more than 25 vehicle manufacturers. Founded in 1957, the company has grown from a single pre-owned center in Winston-Salem to a regional leader known for customer-focused innovation, including tools such as the FlowGarage mobile app. In addition to providing automotive solutions, Flow Automotive is committed to giving back through event sponsorships, community partnerships and local initiatives.
About UNCSA
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is a top-ranked arts conservatory and America’s first state-supported arts school. The nation’s only public university of five arts disciplines on one campus, UNCSA prepares emerging artists for careers in dance, design and production, drama, filmmaking, and music at the undergraduate through post-graduate levels, as well as through a specialized high school with free tuition for in-state residents.UNCSA provides industry-leading instruction in an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to leverage the arts as a mechanism for change. Interdisciplinary opportunities arising from the unique arts ecosystem on campus at UNCSA prepare artists to enter an evolving global arts and entertainment industry.Established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1963, the School of the Arts opened in Winston-Salem (“The City of Arts and Innovation”) in 1965 and became part of the University of North Carolina System when it was formed in 1972. For more information, visit www.uncsa.edu.
February 25, 2026