NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Audiences experience a grand holiday production performed to Tchaikovsky's iconic musical score. The stage comes alive with international ballet artists dancing alongside a local youth cast, complemented by handcrafted sets and magnificent costumes. Spectators will see gravity-defying acrobatics and towering puppets during this classic holiday celebration.
What to Expect
Features international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, and towering puppets.
Event Details
Duration
2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Ages
Family friendly, but not recommended for children 3 years or younger
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Talmi Entertainment
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday ballet fans and families with older children
Vibe
Festive and theatrical
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Times vary by city and date. Listed start times include 12:00PM, 12:00 PM, 1:00PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30PM, 2:00PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00PM, 6:00PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30PM, 7:00PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30PM, and 8:00PM.
- Parking: Contact your performance venue for parking.
Tips & Advice
- Leave children 3 and under at home, since the show isn't recommended for them and every attendee of any age needs a ticket.
- Plan on about two hours at the theater, including a 20-minute intermission, when you book dinner or a babysitter around the show.
- Gather 10 or more family members, classmates or coworkers to buy as a group, because groups save and 25-plus tickets earn an artist Q&A.
- Choose Platinum seats if you want a behind-the-scenes Q&A with a company dancer plus curated merchandise and 2026 tour keepsakes.
- Military members and first responders should look at the GovX ticket option before buying regular tickets for the show.
Special Events & Promotions
- Gold Circle and Platinum premium seats come with limited-edition keepsakes made for the 2026 tour.
- Platinum ticket holders get an intimate Q&A with a company dancer.
- Groups of 10 or more save on tickets; groups of 25 or more are invited to a Q&A with an artist.
- Military members and first responders can buy tickets through GovX.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs about two hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Can I bring young children?
Everyone needs a ticket, whatever their age. The show is not recommended for children 3 and under.
What do the premium seats include?
Gold Circle gets you some of the best seats in the house plus exclusive collector items. Platinum adds curated merchandise and an intimate Q&A with a company dancer. Both come with limited-edition keepsakes made for the 2026 tour.
Are there group deals?
Yes. Groups of 10 or more save on tickets, and groups buying 25 or more tickets are invited to a Q&A with a NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet artist.
Can local kids dance in the show?
Yes. The production dances with a local youth cast, and young dancers can sign up for auditions through the company's Dance With Us program.
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