The Nutcracker
With live music by The Phoenix Symphony
Choreography: Ib Andersen
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Runtime: approx. 2 hours, inclusive of intermission
Single tickets on sale July 1! Subscription tickets available now!
Ballet Arizona returns to Symphony Hall in grand fashion with this holiday classic. Celebrate the joy and wonder of the season with Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker as Tchaikovsky’s cherished score is masterfully performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Follow Clara’s wintry adventures as she battles mischievous mice and charms the Sugar Plum Fairy. Whether this is your first Nutcracker or your 101st, this heartwarming tradition never fails to enchant and draw smiles from all!
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If you are interested in The Nutcracker and more of our productions, a subscription package is the ideal option for you! Subscribe and enjoy all of the perks that Ballet Arizona has to offer.
Capture the Magic VIP Package - Ticket Add On
Upgrade your experience with these VIP perks for your group to make your night one-of-a-kind for your family!
After selecting your ticket(s) for The Nutcracker, go to your cart, then you will see a prompt at the top of the screen with the opportunity to purchase your Capture the Magic ticket(s).
Price: $125 (with parking) / Reduced rate available the week of performance
Your Capture the Magic package includes:
- Early entry for your entire party (90 minutes before the performance begins) to the Symphony Hall lobby to shop and get your Sugar Plum Fairy photo without the huge crowd to slow you down
- Complimentary photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy
- Four (4) hot chocolate vouchers
- Complimentary parking pass**
- SBAZ drop-in class voucher
- Pair of autographed pointe shoes
- Ballet Arizona tote bag
- $20 Ballet Arizona gift card
- 20% off at The Nutcracker Boutique in the lobby
How do I buy them? When purchasing your tickets online (after July 1), you will be given the opportunity to add the package to your cart.
**Please note that the parking garage only accepts physical parking passes, so patrons should purchase a Capture the Magic package at least a week in advance so that the Box Office can mail parking passes to patrons. If purchased closer to showtime, parking passes will not be included but packages can be purchased for a reduced rate. The reduced price will be available automatically.
You can also add the Capture the Magic package by calling our Box Office Monday – Friday between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm at 602.381.1096.
Sensory-Adapted Nutcracker Performance
More Ways to Enjoy The Holiday Classic!
Sensory Adapted Performances provide the same top quality artistic experience but adapted to better suit a wider range of audience needs. This abbreviated (Act II) performance features softened recorded music, soft light, designated quiet spaces, access to fidget devices, and more.
More details coming soon!
Ballet Arizona Box Office: 602-381-1096
Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
2835 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Group tickets available July 1st!
Angel Night
At Ballet Arizona, we believe that the joy of the arts and the power of a single performance can change lives.
That’s why we created Angel Night—a program that offers exclusive, free performances throughout our season, made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thanks to this incredible support, more than 2,200 children and families across Arizona get the chance to experience the enchantment of ballet, without financial barriers. Interested in learning more or making a difference?
Performance Chats
Performance chats give attendees the opportunity to participate in a FREE Q&A with the company dancers before or after the show.
Seating Map of Symphony Hall
Below, you can find a seating map of Symphony Hall. When selecting your seat, we recommend referring to this map for an accurate depiction of the theater. Please note that when selecting your seats, the seat map on our ticketing platform is a flipped version of this.
For seating and information for our other venues, click HERE.
The Nutcracker
With live music by The Phoenix Symphony
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