Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Audiences can experience a holiday ballet spectacle featuring international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. The grand stage production is performed to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score as a celebration of the Christmas season.
Thu, Dec 10, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
7:00pm; doors open approximately 1 hour prior to show time.
Neighborhood
East Main Street Corridor
Parking
Pre-purchase parking is offered.
Accessibility
An accessible entrance and patron drop-off loop are located at the rear on College Avenue, with accessible parking in Lot A.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of holiday ballet
Vibe
Grand and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets through Ticketmaster or the Auditorium Box Office, the venue’s authorized sellers.
- Consider advance-purchase parking if you want to secure a space before arriving.
- Use College Avenue Lot A for accessible parking or the patron drop-off loop.
- Add mobile tickets to your phone’s wallet and charge the device fully to avoid ticket-access delays.
- If attending with guests, transfer each person their own mobile ticket in advance.
Links & Contact
Run by Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can audiences expect from the production?
The ballet features international dancers, acrobatics, elaborate costumes and towering puppets, performed to Tchaikovsky’s score.
Is the performance suitable for families?
The event is presented as a Christmas production families can enjoy together.
Can I buy tickets at the venue?
Yes. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster or at the Auditorium Box Office.
Where can I park, and is advance parking available?
RBTL operates paid lots around the theatre, with some parking available on arrival; advance-purchase parking is also offered. Lot A has accessible parking and a drop-off loop.
What should I know about mobile tickets?
Add your digital ticket to your phone’s wallet and make sure the phone is fully charged. If attending with others, you can transfer each guest their ticket in advance.
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