Madison Ballet

The Nutcracker

Madison Ballet Nutcracker Banner. It is blue with a ballerina in a pink and purple leotard and tutue balancing on one foot's toes with her other limbs extended

Friday, December 16 - Saturday December 24

Overture Hall

$19 - $95

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Running Time

1 hour and 57 minutes (with intermission)

The passion of the holiday classic The Nutcracker returns to Madison! In the return of Sara Stewart Schumann’s production, audiences will join Clara on a night of adventure as she is transported from her home to The Lands of Sweets. This magical wonderland where flowers waltz, snowflakes twirl, and enchanted lands come to life, is underscored by Tchaikovsky’s mesmerizing music, played by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. This timeless production will delight all families and friends.

Madison Ballet is committed to ensuring our audiences can safely enjoy indoor performances. Audience members will be required to wear masks when the CDC level of community spread for Dane County is High or Medium. Audience members will not be required to wear masks when the level is Low. Masks will be provided upon entrance. Current levels and other data can be found at Public Health Madison Dane County's website.

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Groups purchasing 10 tickets or more receive a 10% discount on select seating.

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