The holidays are almost upon us and for New Yorkers it's time to decide how to spend them. Will it be at a gorgeous production of The Nutcracker or at an uplifting performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?

With the New York City Ballet's annual production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker back at the David H Koch Theater and a brand new production of A Christmas Carol on Broadway, starring Campbell Scott, it looks like the choice is going to be even more difficult this year...

THE NUTCRACKER

With its sweeping score as the main attraction, the Tchaikovsky penned The Nutcracker is performed the world over by some of the globe's most prestigious ballet companies. But it's not only the famous music that entices festive theatergoers. A fantastical story full of dancing mice, toys that come to life, fairies and lots of candy, The Nutcracker is a truly magical treat, perfect for the whole family! Coupled with amazing performances by some of the country's best Ballet dancers, glittering tutus and dazzling sets, this is one holiday event you really don't want to miss! SHOP ALL THE NUTCRACKERS IN NYC

The New York City Ballet's annual production of The Nutcracker, originally choreographed by George Balanchine, is one of the city's most unforgettable holiday experiences. 90 professional dancers, 62 musicians and over 100 students from the School of American Ballet join forces to bring you 90 minutes of pure festive magic with this glittering production. Ignite your holiday season and go on the adventure of a lifetime with The Nutcracker! BOOK NEW YORK CITY BALLET'S THE NUTCRACKER

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Since Dickens' novel was first published in 1843 A Christmas Carol has been dramatized by theater companies, big and small, across the nation! Set against the backdrop of a Christmassy Victorian London, A Christmas Carol tells the transformative story of miserly moneylender Ebenezer Scrooge, whose encounters with three ghosts, teaches him some vital life lessons. With its uplifting story of redemption and the power of Christmas, it's no wonder that American audiences can't get enough of A Christmas Carol! SHOP ALL A CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN NYC

2019 is an extra special year for A Christmas Carol as a critically acclaimed London production, written by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Jack Thorne, celebrates a hotly anticipated Broadway run! This gorgeous new staging stars TV favorite Campbell Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge, and two Broadway gems, Andrea Martin and LaChanze, as two of the eery Christmas ghosts. 

A feast for the eyes as well as the soul, A Christmas Carol on Broadway has enchanted some of New York's most famous critics, with The New York Times saying, "while retaining the jolliness and sentimentality ... Thorne and [director] Wharcus have polished the story's social conscious to a restored brightness." BOOK A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE LYCEUM THEATER

Whether you're a fan of The Nutcracker or you love A Christmas Carol New York City has everything you need to have the perfect Christmas! But, why stop at just one Yuletide delight? Treat yourself this holiday season and book your tickets to A Christmas Carol AND The Nutcracker today!