Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Audiences experience a grand holiday spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score. The stage production features world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets.
What to Expect
North America's largest Nutcracker production with acrobatics and towering puppets.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
French Quarter adjacent
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
ATG Entertainment
Food & Drink
Snacks and drinks are available to purchase from the theatre's lobby bars.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of festive ballet
Vibe
Grand and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM CT.
- Accessibility: Provides step-free access, wheelchairs, accessible toilets, and services for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences.
Tips & Advice
- Gather 10 or more people to save on group tickets, which you can reserve now and pay for later with no added fees.
- Pick the afternoon or evening performance, since this one day is the only New Orleans stop on the tour this season.
- If plans change, resell your tickets through StubHub, the official resale partner, and transfer them the way its site tells you to.
- Leave a little time before the show to get snacks and drinks from the Saenger's lobby bars.
Special Events & Promotions
- Groups of 10 or more save on tickets, with reserve-now-pay-later and no additional fees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a good show for families?
Yes, it's billed as a family celebration. It has world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes and towering puppets, all set to Tchaikovsky's score.
Can I get food and drinks at the theater?
Yes, the Saenger's lobby bars sell snacks and drinks.
Is the Saenger accessible?
Yes. The venue has step-free access and wheelchairs, accessible toilets, and services for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences.
Are there group discounts?
Groups of 10 or more save on tickets. You can reserve now and pay later, with no added fees.
What if I can't use my tickets?
StubHub is the official resale partner. List your tickets there and transfer them through the StubHub site as it guides you.
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