The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet
Audiences follow Clara on a fantastical journey to the Winter Land and the Land of Sweets. Professional Eugene Ballet artists dance alongside local youth dancers, backed by live music from the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. The production features a swirling onstage snowstorm and a battle between The Nutcracker Prince, the Mouse King, and Pirate Mice.
What to Expect
Holiday ballet accompanied live by the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.
Event Details
Ages
6+
Neighborhood
Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Anchorage Concert Association
Food & Drink
Beverages purchased on site may be brought into the theater for most events, but food is not allowed inside.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with school-age children
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Subscription youth tickets start at $26. Box office youth tickets start at $35. No other ticket prices are stated. – Get tickets
- Hours: Friday 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Saturday 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Sunday 1:00pm and 5:30pm.
- Parking: On-street parking downtown is free in the evening. Paid garages include the Municipal Garage at 6th & H and 7th & G, Fifth Avenue Mall Garage and JCPenney Garage.
- Accessibility: Infrared assistive listening headsets are available in the theatre, and special assistance or sign language interpretation can be arranged three weeks in advance.
Tips & Advice
- Buy only through Anchorage Concert Association or the CenterTix box office, because they are the only authorized sellers and online resellers can be scams.
- Choose seats marked with an exclamation mark if you want alcohol-free seating, and book early because those seats are limited and can run out.
- Arrange sign language interpretation or other access services with CenterTix at least three weeks before your performance.
- Leave babes-in-arms at home, because the association asks families not to bring them and everyone entering the hall needs a ticket.
- Check your winter layers at the lobby coat check, which is open October through April, so you can sit comfortably through the ballet.
Special Events & Promotions
- Youth tickets cost less when bought as part of an Anchorage Concert Association subscription of three or more shows.
- Active-duty military and veterans with base access can get discounted tickets at ITT on JBER, subject to availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it suitable for young children?
It's a family ballet for all ages. Everyone entering the hall needs a ticket regardless of age, and families are asked not to bring babes-in-arms.
Who performs?
More than 20 professional dancers from Eugene Ballet and young Alaska dancers coordinated by Alaska Dance Theatre. Anchorage Symphony Orchestra plays the music live.
Can I take a drink to my seat?
Drinks bought at the PAC are allowed in the theater for most events, but food is not. Alcohol-free seats are marked with an exclamation mark on the seat map.
What should I wear?
There's no dress code, so wear whatever is comfortable, but skip strong scents. A coat check is open in the lobby October through April.
What happens if I arrive late?
Latecomers watch on video monitors in the lobby until there's a suitable break to be seated.
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