The Nutcracker Ballet
Audiences watch the holiday tale of young Clara receiving a nutcracker doll during a lively Christmas party. At midnight, the nutcracker battles mice and transforms into a prince who guides Clara through a forest of dancing snow fairies to the Kingdom of Sweets. The full-length ballet is presented with choreography based on Petipa and Ivanov, featuring live accompaniment by Tokyo Orchestra MIRAI.
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Tickets
税込・全席指定。S席￥14,000、A席￥11,000、Ｂ席￥8,000、Ｃ席￥5,000。ペア席（２階席限定）はS席￥25,000、A席￥20,000、Ｂ席￥14,500。エコノミー席￥3,000。エコノミー席は11月18日（水）よりバレヱ団オフィシャルサイトでのみ販売、座席選択不可。.
Hours
12月12日（土）14:00開演（13:15開場）、16:05終演予定。12月12日（土）18:30開演（17:45開場）、20:35終演予定。12月13日（日）14:00開演（13:15開場）、16:05終演予定。.
Ages
Not recommended for children under 4
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Tips & Advice
- Choose a performance before tickets go on sale, since the ballet has three performances and advance sales are offered to member groups.
- If you want an economy seat, buy through the ballet company’s official site; seats cannot be selected in that category.
- Consider the reserved pair-seat option if you want seats together; pair seats are limited to the second-floor seating area.
- Allow about two hours for the performance, based on the published estimated end time for each show.
Special Events & Promotions
- An evening performance is offered on December 12.
- Economy seats go on sale later and are available only through the ballet company’s official website.
- 牧バレエフレンズ members get an advance ticket sale.
- Newsletter and official LINE members get an advance ticket sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the ballet suited to?
It is presented as an experience for children and adults of all ages.
What happens in the story?
Clara’s nutcracker fights the mice, transforms into a prince, and leads her through a snowy forest to the Kingdom of Sweets.
What music and dancing can audiences expect?
The ballet features Tchaikovsky’s music, live accompaniment by Tokyo Orchestra MIRAI, and dances including the Waltz of the Flowers.
Should I book tickets in advance?
Tickets have advance-sale periods for ballet friends, newsletter and LINE members, followed by general sales. All seats are reserved.
Are there different seating options?
There are several seat categories, including limited economy seats sold only through the ballet company’s official site, with no seat selection.
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