Houston’s Urban Nutcracker

02/06/2026

We’re here and excited to represent Culture Arts Initiative, Inc. and Houston, Texas! We wish all of the talented dancers auditioning tomorrow the best of luck. See you at auditions!

01/06/2026

Congratulations Charity & Troy Carter and Edison Arts Foundation! You did it! Such an inspiration to the community! We thank you for your hard work and incredible dedication! Wishing you much success in your future endeavors. Bravo! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

12/29/2025

✨ Grateful. Humbled. Inspired. ✨

As the year 2025 closes, we are incredibly thankful for the overwhelming positive reviews, kind words, and encouragement surrounding this year’s production of Houston’s Urban Nutcracker. These are just several of the many reviews we’ve received from this year’s audiences, and we are truly moved by the response.

This production represents months of dedication, long rehearsals, creative collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. From our dancers and choreographers to our musicians, actors, designers, technical crew, volunteers, and community partners this show is a true labor of love.

We at Culture Arts Initiative, Inc would like to thank you for believing in our vision, celebrating our artists, and supporting our work with such positive words of encouragement and support. Please continue to share our show with others, help spread the word, and support our mission as we continue to uplift, support, and empower future generations of performing artists.

We are deeply grateful for every single spectator who attended our show and wish you a blessed and prosperous 2026.
✨ See you next year! ✨

12/25/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from Houston’s Urban Nutcracker ✨

As we reflect on this incredible season, our hearts are full. The outpouring of positive feedback, love, and support we’ve received has meant more to us than words can express.

To every patron, supporter, family member, volunteer, partner, and friend thank you for believing in our vision and for extending so much love to our cast and creative team.Every applause, message, review, and shared moment reminded us why this work matters.

We wish you a joyous holiday season filled with the same warmth, generosity, and love that you have poured into us. May your days be bright, your hearts be full, and your holidays be beautiful.

With gratitude,
Houston’s Urban Nutcracker & Culture Arts Initiative 🤍🎄✨

12/24/2025

✨ Missed the show? We’ve got you covered! ✨
If you weren’t able to join us in person for Houston’s Urban Nutcracker, you can still experience the magic TONIGHT 🎄✨

Tune in to a special presentation of Houston’s Urban Nutcracker featured on Isiah Factor’s Christmas Eve Holiday Special this evening!

📺 Tonight • Christmas Eve
⏰ 10:30 PM
🎄 Isiah Factor Uncensored Holiday Special

Special thanks to Isiah Carey and his team for inviting us to perform on his show! 🎄

12/23/2025

🗣️ Hey Beautiful People!!! You NAILED it!! Congratulations and Happy Holidays to our 2025 Cast!! 🫶🏽💂🏽‍♀️ 🩰 🐭🐀🪻 🌈🎄👨‍⚕️ 🎁

12/22/2025

💐✨ BRAVA!!! Briley McGowen!! We are beyond proud of you. 🤎

Your portrayal of Clare in our 2025 production was filled with grace, heart, and something truly special. Watching you grow and mature as a dancer each year, while leading with humility and a genuine passion for your craft continues to be such a joy. Thank you for sharing your talent with our show.

Every choreographer has shared nothing but wonderful words about your spirit, your tenacity, and your undeniable talent. Thank you for bringing Clare to life and every role you’ve played throughout the years so beautifully.

You are outstanding, honey. Keep dancing. Keep sharing your gift. Keep dreaming big. Your HUN Family is here cheering you on every step of the way! 💫🤎

12/22/2025

THANK YOU, HOUSTON ✨

As we close the curtain on another unforgettable season of Houston’s Urban Nutcracker, our hearts are full of gratitude.

Thank you to every single one of our 3300 guests who walked through the doors and filled the theater with love at our SOLD OUT shows. To our dancers, special guest performers, volunteers, and actors! Your passion, discipline, and artistry lit up the stage and brought this production to life. You are the heartbeat of this show. We love and miss you already.

To our Special Guest Choreographers and Performance Companies, you NAILED it! We are so grateful for the creativity, time and care that you put into making our show a success and a unique and authentic representation of our city. Thank you for pouring into our audiences. 🫶🏽

Thank you to our patrons and supporters, our incredible writer, Alric Davis, CAI staff, theatrical & technical crew, our creative team and the Stafford Centre.

Special thanks to our special guest performer, Prince Hightower & the Houston Ballet Academy. Prince you are a rising star with a humble and wonderful spirit. Thank you for sharing your gift with us at HUN. Special thanks to Christina Gerard-Sylla for your commitment and for sharing your many talents with us and our outreach dancers. You smash it every year! And to Turrel Robins, welcome to our HUN family. We appreciate your talent, flexibility, kindness and patience with our staff and performers. You Rocked it Uncle Tommy! (Insert Uncle Tommy Dance)🤩

Houston’s Urban Nutcracker is more than a performance. It is about community, unity, and the power of the arts. Every ticket purchased helps support our mission to empower aspiring dancers, to help them believe in themselves, and to know they are seen, valued, and supported right here in our city.

To our guests: Thank you for every single round of applause, every standing ovation, every kind word, and all of the love you shared with us this season. Your support means everything. We hope you enjoyed our show!

To our title sponsor HEB! Your generosity means so much to the success of this show. We value your support.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! See you next year! 🤎🙏🏽🫶🏽🎄 🎁 ✨

12/21/2025

🎭 FINAL SHOW • 2025 SEASON 🎭

Today, we close the curtain on our final show of the 2025 season — and our hearts are full. 🤍✨

To our audiences: thank you for showing up, for celebrating culture, creativity, and community with us, and for supporting our mission to uplift and empower aspiring artists through the arts.

This season was powerful. This community is special. And the impact will continue far beyond the stage.

With gratitude,
— The Houston’s Urban Nutcracker Family

CommunityThroughTheArts Grateful

12/20/2025

IT’S SHOWTIME! ✨

We’re excited to welcome our guests to the 7th Annual Houston’s Urban Nutcracker and our ALL-NEW SHOW at the Stafford Centre! 🎄🩰

📍 Stafford Centre / Stafford Convention Centre
10505 Cash Road
Stafford, Texas 77477

🚪 Doors Open:
• 1:00 PM
• 5:00 PM

Please be sure to check your email for important updates before arrival.

Thank you for celebrating the holidays with us. We can’t wait to share this special production with you! 💫

12/19/2025

Wishing our talented Urban Nutcracker family a wonderful “Tech Rehearsal” today! You got this!! 💪🏽🤎🩰🎁

12/19/2025