The Nutcracker
Audiences experience Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's classic ballet based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's fairy tale adapted by Alexandre Dumas and choreographed to Marius Petipa's libretto. The production features the Bucharest National Opera Ballet Ensemble, Orchestra, and Children's Choir. On stage, viewers see principal figures including Clara, the Nutcracker, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Mouse King, alongside traditional Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, Russian, and pastoral divertissements.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Dec 10, 12, 13, 16, 20, 27, and 29 at 18:30; Dec 19 at 11:00.
Parking
The Opera parking lot is closed.
Accessibility
The Grand Foyer features ramps providing access to the stalls and ground-floor boxes for visitors with reduced mobility.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Enter through the Classical Christmas Market, the only access route to performances, and allow time to find the opera entrance.
- Do not drive expecting to use the Opera parking lot; it is closed, so arrange another way to reach the venue.
- Arrive about an hour early, since anyone arriving after the performance starts can take a seat only at the first intermission.
- Wear smart-casual clothing, the stated dress code for attendees, so you meet the venue’s requirement.
- Leave coats and bulky belongings at the cloakrooms in the Grand Foyer or near the balcony, rather than bringing them into the hall.
Special Events & Promotions
- December 19 has a daytime performance; the other listed performances are in the evening.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can audiences see in the ballet?
The story follows Clara and her Nutcracker through the Mouse King’s world to the Land of Sweets, with dances including Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, Russian and pastoral divertissements.
How long does the performance last?
About two hours, including one break.
How do visitors get access to the performance?
Access is only through the Classical Christmas Market.
What should visitors know about parking?
The Opera parking lot is closed.
Who performs in the production?
The Bucharest National Opera Ballet Ensemble, Orchestra and Children’s Choir take part.
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