American Repertory Ballet The Nutcracker Tickets

The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet originally choreographed by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa with a score by Tchaikovsky. The libretto was adapted from Hoffman’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Tchaikovsky’s score in the Nutcracker is famous for its use of the celesta. The Nutcracker premiered on December 1892 and has enjoyed enormous success since 1960s. It is performed at countless ballet companies and loved by people of all ages.

The first scene of the ballet features Christmas scene with festivities of the holiday beginning. A mysterious figure, Herr Drosselmeyer appears who gives Clara a wooden nutcracker carved in the shape of a little man. Night announces onset of a timeless adventure when Clara and life size nutcracker find themselves in the middle of a battle between an army of Gingerbread man soldiers and the mice. From the moment the lights dim, audiences are taken on a world of magic and imagination where Clara helps winning the battle. With snowstorm comes blizzard of ballerinas across the stage with Clara and the handsome nutcracker prince together in the enchanting Sugar plum fairies kingdom. Celebrations are taking place throughout the land but soon Clara wakes up from her dream, still finding her crown besides her.


Filled with bounding energy, the nut cracker is a marvelous and graceful ballet worth watching again and again. With their stunning dances and marvelous costumes, the artists join to take the audiences onto the adventurous magical journey. Clara is portrayed in a splendid way with her childhood’s fantasy overcoming adult concerns. The main and the foremost scene is the transformation from reality to dream which is what make this ballet so wonderful and perennial success. The audiences are thrilled to meet the young heroine who saves everyone and takes them to the fascinating magical world.


The Nut Cracker is a complicated theatrical staged ballet with immense popularity. It is known to provide a memorable spark to holiday season. The elaborate stage setup and intricate lighting let the audiences go wild in their imagination. The visual effects are exceptionally good. To give a fantastical magical appearance, crystal shaped snowflakes are continuously fluttered. So don’t miss your journey to the magical land, spectacular party, a victorious battle, a forest full of snow and Sugar plum fairies kingdom. Come and see why this ballet is so special and preserve so many memories.


American Repertory Ballet is a classical and contemporary ballet company presenting ballets from the 19^th and 20^th century as well as new and existing works. The versatile and talented artists know how to put magic in a scene and captivate the audiences with their spell binding performances. Directed by American Repertory Artistic Director Douglas Martin the versatile and powerful artists are all ready to dazzle the audience with their performance. Buy American Repertory Ballet the Nutcracker tickets and enjoy the story of a young girl and her mysterious gift with enchanted dreams and breathtaking scenes. Whether it is your first time experience or an annual tradition American Repertory Ballet the Nutcracker is perfect holiday treat for you and your family.