FAQs
How can I get the best prices on tickets?
Groups of 10 or more receive the greatest discounts.
How much are tickets?
Ticket prices range from $29 to $178
Does everyone, including an infant, need a ticket?
Yes, tickets are required for all ages. The show is family friendly, but not recommended for babes 3 years or younger.
Will my performance be accompanied by a live orchestra?
Tchaikovsky’s complete Nutcracker score is performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and played on soundtrack for most of the touring performances. Find your city for more information about your performance.
How long is the show?
The performance is 2 hours long, which includes a 20-minute intermission.
I'm running behind, can I still get in to see the show?
Latecomers are seated 20 minutes after the performance starts.
Where are the best seats or parking spots for my theatre?
Contact your performance venue for parking, hospitality, accessibility and other venue specific questions.
Who can audition to dance with the NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet company?
Auditions for the Dance with Us program are open to student dancers ages 6 to 17. Contact your city’s host studio for more specific details about the audition and rehearsal schedules!
What is the audition attire for NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet's Dance with Us program?
Girls should wear a black leotard, pink or skin-toned tights, and pink or white ballet slippers. They can wear a short ballet skirt and a black headband. They cannot have hair ornaments, earrings or heavy makeup. Anyone auditioning on pointe or taking pointe classes should have their pointe shoes. Boys should wear a black or white dance shirt, black tights, and black or white ballet slippers. Please see our FAQ for students page or contact your host studio for more information.
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