Nutcracker on the Rocks
Saturday, November 28th - 7:30pm
Sunday, November 29th - 2:00pm
Tickets: $18.00 - $35.00 ($21.00 - $40.00 including fees)
Exclusive Table Seating ($420 including fees): Elevate your evening at a private table for six with premium floor seating right up front! Share the night with your favorite people while enjoying festive light bites and a complimentary drink token. Plus, table guests get early access one hour before the show for an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek before the curtain opens. It’s the ultimate way to experience the magic up close!
Shira Greenberg’s Nutcracker on the Rocks lights up the Helena Civic Center stage Thanksgiving weekend, November 28 & 29, 2026.
Presented by Cohesion Dance Project, this electrifying twist on the holiday classic features legendary hits by Janis Joplin, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, and more. Showcasing an energetic fusion of dancers and dance styles—plus a roaring Harley Davidson on stage—this rock-n-roll production has become one of Helena’s most beloved holiday traditions. Guest artists join a dynamic cast of community and professional dancers of all ages and abilities in this thrilling journey through the decades.
Created and choreographed by Shira Greenberg, Nutcracker on the Rocks originated in Albuquerque, NM, and was performed there for 20 years. Helena now holds the prestigious honor of being the only location where this innovative production is staged.
The 2026 cast includes 65 community dancers of all ages and abilities performing alongside professional visiting artists. Local lead dancers include Laura Brown as Marie, Nina Murphy as Madame Drosselmeier, and Rebecca White as the Rat Queen. Patrick Higgins, visiting artist from New York City, returns to the Civic Center stage as the Nutcracker.
* Online Auction: Bid on an array of one-of-a-kind packages and experiences in our brand-new online auction—the perfect way to kick off your holiday shopping while supporting the arts! Online bidding opens November 23, with items on display at both performances and final bids closing after the final curtain call November 29. Snag something special for everyone on your list!
Don’t miss all the excitement of Nutcracker on the Rocks this Thanksgiving weekend!
Sunday, November 29th - 2:00pm
Tickets: $18.00 - $35.00 ($21.00 - $40.00 including fees)
Exclusive Table Seating ($420 including fees): Elevate your evening at a private table for six with premium floor seating right up front! Share the night with your favorite people while enjoying festive light bites and a complimentary drink token. Plus, table guests get early access one hour before the show for an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek before the curtain opens. It’s the ultimate way to experience the magic up close!
Shira Greenberg’s Nutcracker on the Rocks lights up the Helena Civic Center stage Thanksgiving weekend, November 28 & 29, 2026.
Presented by Cohesion Dance Project, this electrifying twist on the holiday classic features legendary hits by Janis Joplin, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, and more. Showcasing an energetic fusion of dancers and dance styles—plus a roaring Harley Davidson on stage—this rock-n-roll production has become one of Helena’s most beloved holiday traditions. Guest artists join a dynamic cast of community and professional dancers of all ages and abilities in this thrilling journey through the decades.
Created and choreographed by Shira Greenberg, Nutcracker on the Rocks originated in Albuquerque, NM, and was performed there for 20 years. Helena now holds the prestigious honor of being the only location where this innovative production is staged.
The 2026 cast includes 65 community dancers of all ages and abilities performing alongside professional visiting artists. Local lead dancers include Laura Brown as Marie, Nina Murphy as Madame Drosselmeier, and Rebecca White as the Rat Queen. Patrick Higgins, visiting artist from New York City, returns to the Civic Center stage as the Nutcracker.
* Online Auction: Bid on an array of one-of-a-kind packages and experiences in our brand-new online auction—the perfect way to kick off your holiday shopping while supporting the arts! Online bidding opens November 23, with items on display at both performances and final bids closing after the final curtain call November 29. Snag something special for everyone on your list!
Don’t miss all the excitement of Nutcracker on the Rocks this Thanksgiving weekend!
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