Garden City Ballet's The Nutcracker
Audience members experience a traditional staging of the classic ballet set to Tchaikovsky's score, performed by dancers of all skill levels alongside professional guest artists in handmade costumes. Before the show and during intermission, patrons can shop for themed merchandise, pre-order or buy congratulatory flower bouquets for cast members, and enjoy concessions in the lobby.
What to Expect
Intimate community production featuring handmade costumes and professional guest artists.
Event Details
Duration
Approximately 2 hours, with one 20-minute intermission.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Garden City Ballet
Food & Drink
Limited concessions are available before the show and during intermission; there is no alcohol, and snacks and drinks must be consumed in the lobby (only personal closed-top water bottles are allowed in the auditorium).
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Ballet fans and families with school-age children
Vibe
Festive and theatrical
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Matinee $40 / Evening $50, plus $3.50 per ticket GrizTix fee and additional service fees. – Get tickets
- Hours: Thursday Final Dress Rehearsal (Public Preview) 7:00pm; Friday Opening Night 7:00pm; Saturday Matinee 1:00pm and Evening 7:00pm; Sunday Matinee 1:00pm and Evening 7:00pm. Exact times are subject to change.
- Parking: Parking on campus is limited and restricted; check with Campus Parking for details.
- Accessibility: ADA seating requests may be accommodated by calling GrizTix.
Tips & Advice
- Download your paperless mobile tickets before you get to the theater, because there is no will call for printed tickets.
- Bring children under 5 only to a matinee, since evening shows are for ages 5 and up and infants in arms aren't allowed at any show.
- Leave extra time for campus parking, which is limited and restricted, and for winter conditions that can slow travel, because latecomers wait for a scene change to be seated.
- Pre-order a bouquet for your dancer in the GCB online store by early December, since only a limited supply is sold in the lobby.
- If the shows are sold out, try the Thursday public preview, the Row Q emergency seats at the box office, or the lobby ticket board.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Thursday Final Dress Rehearsal is open to the public as a preview, at matinee pricing.
- Opening Night is Friday.
- Congratulatory bouquets for cast members from Bitterroot Flower Shop can be pre-ordered through early December or bought in the lobby while they last.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can young children come?
Children under 5 can attend matinees only. Evening shows are for ages 5 and up. Infants in arms are not allowed at any show, and every person needs a ticket and their own seat.
How long is the show?
About 2 hours, with one 20-minute intermission.
Is there food and drink?
Limited concessions are sold in the lobby before the show and at intermission, with no alcohol. Snacks and drinks stay in the lobby. Only water in a closed-top bottle is allowed in the auditorium.
Can I get flowers for a dancer?
Yes. Congratulatory bouquets from Bitterroot Flower Shop can be pre-ordered in the GCB online store through early December. A limited supply is also sold in the lobby before the show and at intermission.
What if the shows are sold out?
The Thursday Final Dress Rehearsal is open to the public at the matinee price. Up to four emergency seats in Row Q may be released at the box office before each performance, first come, first served. Tickets are also swapped on GCB's Facebook page and on a ticket board in the lobby.
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