Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this grand holiday production features world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Audiences follow Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on their journey to the Land of Peace and Harmony, highlighted by the soaring Dove of Peace with a 20-foot wingspan and cultural dances from around the world. In Albany, young local dancers from the Premiere Dance Performing Arts Center join the full professional company on stage.
What to Expect
North America's largest Nutcracker production featuring international dancers and towering puppets.
Event Details
Duration
2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with school-age children and ballet fans
Vibe
Grand and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $29 to $178. – Get tickets
- Hours: Albany Dec 3 7:00PM; Albuquerque Nov 27 3:00PM and 7:00PM; Asheville Dec 7 7:00PM; Atlanta Dec 23 3:00PM and 7:00PM, Dec 24 1:00PM; Augusta Nov 20 7:00PM; Bakersfield Nov 13 7:00PM; Baltimore Nov 27 7:00PM, Nov 28 3:00PM and 7:00PM; Bend Nov 18 7:00PM; Binghamton Nov 5 7:00PM; Birmingham Nov 21 3:00PM; Boston Dec 11 7:00PM; Bowling Green Dec 14 7:00PM; Butte Nov 24 7:00PM; Cape Girardeau Nov 11 7:30PM; Charlotte Dec 18 7:00PM; Charlottesville Dec 8 7:00PM; Chattanooga Nov 22 3:00PM; Cheyenne Nov 30 7:00PM; Cleveland Nov 8 3:00PM; Columbia Dec 10 7:00PM; Corvallis Nov 16 7:00PM; Dallas Dec 12 3:00PM and 7:00PM; Denver Nov 28 3:00PM and 7:00PM; Detroit Dec 13 12:00PM, 4:00PM and 8:00PM; Durham Nov 19 7:00PM; Easton Dec 9 7:00PM; Eau Claire Dec 3 7:00PM; El Paso Dec 23 3:00PM and 7:00PM, Dec 24 12:00PM; Fort Lauderdale Dec 28 3:00PM and 7:00PM; Ft Myers Dec 30 3:00PM and 7:00PM; Grand Junction Nov 29 3:00PM; Greensboro Dec 17 7:00PM; Hayward Nov 10 7:00PM; Houston Dec 29 7:00PM; Idaho Falls Nov 25 7:00PM; Indianapolis Dec 15 7:00PM; Jacksonville Dec 31 2:00PM; Johnson City Nov 23 7:00PM; Kalamazoo Dec 9 7:00PM; Knoxville Dec 22 12:00PM, 4:00 PM and 8:00PM; La Mirada Dec 20 1:30PM and 6:30PM; Lexington Nov 7 3:00 PM; Longview Nov 17 7:00PM; Los Angeles Dec 19 12:00PM, 4:00PM and 8:00PM; Louisville Dec 8 7:00PM; Marion Nov 9 7:00PM; McAllen Dec 28 7:00PM; Medford Nov 15 3:00PM and 7:00PM; Midland Nov 16 7:00PM; Minneapolis Dec 4 7:00PM, Dec 5 1:00PM and 5:00PM; Missoula Nov 23 7:00PM; Morgantown Nov 30 7:30PM; Nashville Dec 16 7:00PM; New Orleans Dec 30 3:00PM and 7:00PM; New York Dec 5 3:00PM; North Bethesda Dec 6 2:00PM and 6:00PM; North Charleston Dec 26 3:00PM; Oxford Nov 10 7:00PM; Paducah Dec 19 7:00PM; Palm Desert Dec 16 3:00PM and 7:00PM; Pasadena Dec 18 3:00PM and 7:00PM; Phoenix Dec 21 7:00PM; Pullman Nov 19 7:00PM; Rapid City Dec 1 7:00PM; Redding Nov 11 7:00PM; Roanoke Nov 24 7:00PM; Rochester Dec 10 7:00PM; Rosemont Dec 6 2:00PM and 6:00PM; Salem Nov 17 7:00 PM; San Antonio Dec 26 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Dec 27 2:00 PM; San Diego Dec 15 7:00 PM; San Jose Nov 14 3:00 PM; Santa Rosa Dec 17 7:00 PM; Sarasota Dec 29 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Scranton Dec 2 7:00 PM; Seattle Nov 22 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM; Shipshewana Dec 7 7:00 PM; Shreveport Nov 14 7:00 PM; Sioux Falls Dec 2 7:00 PM; Somerville Dec 4 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM; Spokane Nov 21 3:00 PM; Springfield Nov 13 7:00 PM; St Louis Dec 20 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM, Dec 21 2:00 PM; St Petersburg Dec 27 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM; Stillwater Nov 15 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Stockton Nov 8 3:00PM; Syracuse Dec 12 1:00 PM; Tucson Dec 22 7:00 PM; Tysons Nov 29 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM; Virginia Beach Nov 25 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Visalia Nov 12 7:00 PM; Wabash Nov 12 7:00 PM; Wheeling Nov 6 7:00 PM; Wichita Dec 11 7:00 PM; Wilkes Barre Dec 1 7:00 PM; Yakima Nov 20 7:00 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Buy a ticket for every attendee, including children, and consider another outing if bringing a baby age three or younger, since the show isn't recommended for them.
- Arrive before curtain: latecomers are seated only 20 minutes after the performance begins, so a delayed arrival means missing the opening portion.
- Set aside two hours for the performance, including its 20-minute intermission, when arranging transportation or plans afterward.
- Bring a group of at least 10 to save up to 23% on tickets; groups purchasing 25 or more also receive an artist Q&A invitation.
- Consider premium seating if keepsakes appeal: 2026 premium options include limited-edition keepsakes created for this tour.
Special Events & Promotions
- Gold Circle tickets come with premium seats and collector items made for the 2026 tour.
- Platinum tickets add curated merchandise and a Q&A with a company dancer.
- Groups of 10 or more save up to 23% on tickets.
- Groups buying 25 or more tickets are invited to a Q&A with an artist.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the performance accompanied by a live orchestra?
Tchaikovsky’s complete score is performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and played on soundtrack for most touring performances.
Is the show suitable for infants and toddlers?
The production is family friendly, but it is not recommended for children aged three and under. Tickets are required for guests of all ages.
What is included with Gold Circle and Platinum ticket upgrades?
Gold Circle tickets include premium seating and exclusive collector items, while Platinum tickets add curated merchandise and access to a behind-the-scenes Q&A with a company dancer.
What happens if visitors arrive after the performance starts?
Late arrivals will be held outside and seated 20 minutes into the performance.
Can local dance students audition to perform in the show?
Yes, student dancers ages 6 to 17 can audition through their local host studio for the Dance with Us program to perform alongside the professional cast.
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