NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Audiences experience a grand holiday production featuring international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, the performance brings the classic story to life on the theater stage.
What to Expect
Features international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, and towering puppets.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Springfield
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Gillioz Center for Arts & Entertainment
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday theater audiences and families
Vibe
Grand and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $0 to $192. Platinum Ticket buyers receive the best seats available, a premium Nutcracker tree ornament, a collectable book, and a pre-show Q&A with an artist. Gold Circle Ticket buyers receive great/preferred seating and a collectable book. Passwords are needed for discounted prices; INDIVIDUAL tickets can be purchased without a password. – Get tickets
- Hours: Doors: 6 pm; show: 7 pm.
- Accessibility: There is no elevator access to the balcony seating area; patrons requiring ADA seating should call 417-863-9491.
Tips & Advice
- Tickets are reserved, so choose your seats when booking; this helps your party sit together.
- Tall patrons or anyone needing more legroom should select Orchestra-level seats, since balcony seating is closer together.
- Avoid balcony seating if stairs are a concern: there is no elevator access to the balcony.
- For ADA seating, call Ticketing Services at 417-863-9491 to reserve seats for anyone in your party who needs them.
- If you hold a Platinum ticket, meet the Tour Manager at the merchandise booth 45 minutes before showtime as instructed.
Special Events & Promotions
- Platinum ticket buyers receive the best available seats, a premium Nutcracker tree ornament, a collectible book and a pre-show artist Q&A.
- Gold Circle ticket buyers receive preferred seating and a collectible book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this performance suitable for children of every age?
The theatre cautions that productions may not be appropriate for every person or all ages, and gives no specific age rating.
Are seats reserved, and which seats offer more leg room?
Tickets are for reserved seating. Orchestra-level seats are advised for tall patrons or anyone needing more leg room.
How can I arrange ADA seating?
Call the theatre to reserve ADA seating. There is no elevator access to the balcony.
How do discount codes work?
Discounted tickets require a password; choose the matching discount rate from the price-code dropdown. Individual tickets do not need a password.
What does the Platinum ticket option include?
It includes the best seats available, a premium Nutcracker tree ornament, a collectible book, and a pre-show artist Q&A.
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