The Nutcracker
Audience members follow Clara on her Christmas Eve journey from a family celebration to the Land of the Sweets. The two-act production features a battle between toy soldiers and mice, swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and character dances culminating with the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Tchaikovsky's classic score is performed live by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
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When
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Thu Dec 17 7:30pm; Fri Dec 18 7:30pm; Sat Dec 19 2:00 & 7:30pm; Sun Dec 20 1:00 & 6:00pm; Tue Dec 22 2:00pm.
Accessibility
Sensory-friendly performance includes an ASL interpreter, low house lights, omitted loud sounds, and a quiet room with a livestream.
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Tips & Advice
- Buy through indyballet.org or Ticketmaster rather than a third-party resale platform, as the organizer warns about ticket scams.
- For a sensory-friendly visit, consider the December 17 performance, where movement and vocalizing are allowed and a quiet room is available.
- Bring soothing items such as headphones, an iPad, or fidget toys if they help during the sensory-friendly performance.
- Allow approximately two hours, including the intermission, when planning your visit.
- Enter any discount passcode during Ticketmaster seat selection, not at checkout.
Special Events & Promotions
- The December 17 performance is sensory friendly, with a quiet room and livestream, and allows movement, vocalizing, and entering or exiting during the show; the general public is welcome.
- The sensory-friendly December 17 performance is without the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra; other listed performances feature the orchestra.
- Discount passcodes can be entered during seat selection on Ticketmaster.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the production recommended for?
It is recommended for ages five and up.
How long should I allow?
The ballet runs for approximately two hours, including one intermission.
What makes the December 17 performance sensory friendly?
Audience members may move, vocalize, and enter or leave as needed. House lights stay low, flashing lights and some loud or startling sounds are removed, and a quiet room with a livestream is available.
Can I bring items to help with sensory needs?
Yes. Soothing items such as iPads, headphones, and fidget toys are allowed at the sensory-friendly performance.
Is the orchestra playing at every performance?
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs at the listed performances except the December 17 sensory-friendly performance, which is without the orchestra.
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