The Magic City Nutcracker 2025

The Lyric Theatre | December 5 - 7, 2025

Presented by Magic City Performing Arts, the Magic City Nutcracker, Birmingham’s volunteer-based community Nutcracker ballet will celebrate its 12th annual production.

SHOWS

Friday, December 5
7:00 PM

Saturday, December 6
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 7
1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Other Magic City Nutcracker Events

SCHOOL SHOW

Friday, Dec 5 at 10:00 AM
The Lyric Theatre

School groups are invited to see a behind the scenes glimpse into the Magic City Nutcracker ballet. This abbreviated show will feature a live show with professional dancers and our local community cast. A question and answer portion of the performance will be opened up to the children after the show. Email Allison@magiccitynutcracker.org for more information.

The Little Mermaid

The Lyric Theatre

April 10 - 12, 2026

Dive beneath the waves for an unforgettable journey with The Little Mermaid, an original ballet inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale. Created by Artistic Director Stephanie Rangel, with original choreography by Jamie Kilgore Foust and Stephanie Rangel in collaboration with the MCPA artistic staff, this production captures the beauty, heartache, and triumph of the mermaid who longs for more than the world she knows. Set to Beethoven’s only ballet score, The Little Mermaid blends exquisite dancing, stunning visuals, and an emotionally rich story that will enchant audiences of all ages. 

Ballet in the Park

Railroad Park

April 2026

Magic City Performing Arts presents a family-friendly afternoon of ballet and contemporary dance.
This event is free to the public.