"The Nutcracker" Returns

October 8, 2025

Cornerstone Ballet brings timeless classic back to Arts Center stage for a third run

Cornerstone Ballet dance studio will perform for the third year in a row the timeless classic "The Nutcracker" in December on the Simpsonville Arts Center stage. With shows scheduled on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., tickets for "The Nutcracker" will go on sale Oct. 18. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for children ages 3 and up and free for children ages 2 and under sitting on laps.


Cornerstone Ballet first performed "The Nutcracker" at the Arts Center in December 2023, succeeded by a sophomore production in December 2024. Just a few tickets shy of completely sold out for all three shows last year, "The Nutcracker" is quickly becoming a staple of the holidays in the Simpsonville community.


Tickets can be purchased starting Oct. 18 at the following link: tickets. For more information about Cornerstone Ballet, visit www.cornerstoneballetsc.com.

Cornerstone Ballet brought "The Nutcracker" back to the Simpsonville Arts Center stage for a sophomore production in 2024 after an impressive and overwhelmingly positive debut in 2023. Tickets for the three showings of "The Nutcracker" in December will go on sale Oct. 18th.

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