Somerville, NJ Cast

Save up to 23% on tickets!

Use code FAMILY to save on tickets for the whole gang. Don’t miss your little dancer’s big moment on stage! Gather the family and save on tickets. Get your tickets now for best availability!

FAQ For Friends and Family Tickets

Do we get special seats this year?

Seats have been held for the Friends and Family of children in the show. Your ticket orders will be pulled from those areas.

How should we buy those tickets?

After the local audition, Friends and Family will receive an email with a special link for the show. This year, please buy directly online with the special link sent to you.

After I buy, when will we get the tickets?

As in past years, this process can take a bit of time. It can take up to a month, but don’t worry because those tickets are held just for you! If you have questions, please email [email protected] and our team will assist you.

Can I give my friends this special link?

Yes! you may share that link with anyone who wants to see your child dance!

Do we get a discount like in past years?

Yes!  There is a 23% discount built into your special link!

I’m not sure what performance time my child will be cast in. Can I buy the tickets now and get moved to another show if needed?

Please wait to purchase until you know which showtime your child will perform.  We cannot move seats once they have been confirmed.

The Theater

The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Somerville

Nash Theatre at Raritan Valley CC

Partner Studio

Somerville Partner Ballet Studio: Gotta Dance

NUTCRACKER! wouldn’t be NUTCRACKER! without the local Children’s cast! Dancing alongside the full international professional cast are local Somerville Children from Gotta Dance! “Established in 1989, Gotta Dance is a collaboration of passionate educators, inspiring students to perfect their technique and perform with joy; sharing the gift of dance to encourage growth, foster spirited community, and acknowledge the potential in everyone. Our philosophy is to develop young dancers physically, mentally, and artistically. How do we do this? Challenge, train and inspire! To help a dancer find the rhythm of the music and make art with their body is our passion.”

Get Photos of your child in NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Professional Youth Cast NUTCRACKER! Portraits in a flash! Share photos of your dancer with the whole family. Click below to order the holiday photo keepsake of a lifetime!

Need help? Email [email protected] or call 800.320.1733.

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2026 Season

Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this grand production transforms the stage into an unforgettable celebration of the season — one your family will treasure for years to come. Get tickets now!

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