George Balanchine’s ‘The Nutcracker’ at Lincoln Center

Sugar Plum Fairies like you’ve never seen before are performing in the New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker,” at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31.

The George Balanchine version of the holiday favorite features a one-ton Christmas tree that grows from 12- to 40-feet-tall, an on-stage snowstorm, and hundreds of fanciful costumes. In addition to 90 dancers and 62 musicians, this production also boasts more than 60 performers from the School of American Ballet.

“The Nutcracker” Tuesdays through Sundays, Nov. 25 to Dec. 31; with special presentations on Dec. 19 and 26. Tickets range from $79 to $165. Visit website for showtimes.

David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts [10 Lincoln Center Plaza on the Upper West Side, (212) 875–5374; www.lincolncenter.org].