The Nutcracker
Audiences follow young Clara on a dreamlike journey from her family's festive home to the shimmering Kingdom of Sweets. The Texas Ballet Theater production features iconic choreography by Ben Stevenson OBE set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's classic score. Elaborate sets and company dancers bring this cherished holiday tradition to the stage.
What to Expect
Choreographed by Ben Stevenson OBE to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Texas Ballet Theater
Food & Drink
Bass Performance Hall concessions are available; snacks and open beverages must stay in the lobby, while bottled water and drinks in souvenir cups are permitted in the audience chamber.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and ballet lovers
Vibe
Dreamlike and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: At the Winspear, Lexus Red parking is underneath the building. At Bass Hall, valet is on Calhoun and Commerce, and City Center Garages #1 and #2 offer a discounted rate.
- Accessibility: Alternative security screening is available on request, and booster seats are available for small children.
- Pets: The AT&T Performing Arts Center, home of the Winspear, doesn't allow pets, but service animals are welcome.
Tips & Advice
- Be in your seat on time, since latecomers at both the Winspear and Bass Hall may not be seated until intermission.
- If you need a booster seat at the Winspear, call ahead to reserve one. At Bass Hall they're first come, first served for families with small children.
- Take DART to Pearl/Arts District Station for the Winspear, or the TRE or TEXRail to Fort Worth Central Station for Bass Hall, both less than half a mile away.
- Take keys, phones and other large metal items out of your pockets and bags before security, since every guest and bag is screened at the door.
- Bring only a small bag to Bass Hall that fits under your seat, because oversized purses and bags aren't allowed inside.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a dress code?
No. Some people come in jeans and others in tuxedos and ball gowns. Opening nights tend to be more formal and matinees more casual. Both the Winspear and Bass Hall have a coat check.
Can I take photos during the show?
Not during the performance. You can take a photo at the curtain call at the end. Bass Hall also has lobby photo stations for pictures with friends and family.
Are booster seats available for kids?
Yes, at both venues. At the Winspear, call ahead to reserve one. At Bass Hall they're first come, first served.
Are there bag rules?
Bass Hall allows only small bags and purses that fit under your seat. The Winspear has no bag restrictions. At both venues every guest and bag is screened, and weapons aren't allowed.
Can we bring drinks to our seats at Bass Hall?
Only bottled water and drinks in a souvenir cup can go into the hall. Snacks and open drinks have to be finished in the lobby.
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