The Nutcracker
Studio Theatre
January 30–February 4, 2027
Presented in collaboration with Bad Hats Theatre.
Adapted, written and directed by Fiona Sauder
Music by Britta Johnson
Dramaturgy by Matt Pilipiak
Is Christmas truly magic, or is it just a magic trick?
When Clara's father whisks her away to an antique hotel for the holidays, she's promised the "best Christmas ever." But how special can a family holiday be when the family looks so different than it once did?
Inspired by Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, The Nutcracker is a captivating new musical that challenges the notion that real life can take a back seat when the fantasy of holiday magic takes centre stage. With a powerhouse team behind the wheel, Bad Hats Theatre (NARNIA) and Britta Johnson (LIFE AFTER) bring you the enchanting tale of a Christmas turned upside down.
Join Theatre Sheridan for a night of wonder and delight, and be among the first to experience this new adaptation before it takes the world by storm.
The Nutcracker will be playing in the Studio Theatre January 30–February 4, 2027.
Works-in-development
Theatre Sheridan is proud to continue its legacy of developing new works.
To start our season, the First Drafts program features new musicals by some of Canada’s best writers and composers. These workshop presentations will premiere 45-minute excerpts of two never-before-seen scripts in their earliest stages of development.
The Musical Development Project provides a unique glimpse into the creative process, showcasing collaborations between our students and artists from around the world. Come see these new musicals in their final stages of development before they become the next big hit.
First Drafts and the Musical Development Project will be stand-and-sing presentations.
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