Alexis Branagan (C) takes a knee while dancers wear face masks as they perform during dress rehearsal at "The Nutcracker/Cracked" in New York City on December 15. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Branagan and other dancers wear face masks as they perform. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
A dancer performs en pointe ballet during dress rehearsal. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
The performance is an excerpt from "The Nutcracker" party scene. as well as excerpts from "Nut/Cracked" danced by the Bang Group. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
The show, with audiences restricted to 16 for each of two daily performances, runs through December 20. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Organizers say all precautions are being taken for the show, utilizing face masks, social distancing, air purification and temperature checks. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
David Parker's Nut/Cracked takes inspiration from all corners of the dance world and incorporates unexpected elements such as bubble wrap. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Each performance is located in a large open studio and only allows 16 guests per performance. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Branagan dances with the nutcracker. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
From left to right, Amanda Treiber, Julian Donahue and Branagan wear face masks as they perform during a dress rehearsal. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo