Atlanta Ballet's The Nutcracker
Audiences step into a winter wonderland where falling snowflakes, twirling flowers, and radiant spinning stars come to life on stage. This production blends sweeping classical choreography and gentle humor with richly detailed theatrical, lighting, and video design. The classic ballet is accompanied by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's score performed live by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.
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All ages
Neighborhood
Atlanta
Accessibility
The ADA-compliant venue offers designated accessible seating, plaza ramps, elevators, and wheelchair-accessible ticket windows, phones, and drinking fountains.
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Tips & Advice
- Allow 2 hours and 8 minutes for the performance, including intermission, and plan your evening around the full show.
- Leave your exact seat location with a babysitter or answering service so the house manager can find you in an emergency.
- Save the venue’s 24-hour public safety number, 770.916.2911, for emergencies during your visit.
- Use the venue’s ADA-accessible seating and facilities if needed; designated seats, elevators, plaza ramps, and accessible ticket windows are available.
- Use the venue address, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339, when arranging your route to the performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the performance?
It runs 2 hours and 8 minutes, including intermission.
Is the music live?
Yes. The Atlanta Ballet Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky's score live.
Who created this production?
Yuri Possokhov did the choreography. Tom Pye designed the scenery, Sandra Woodall the costumes, David Finn the lighting and Finn Ross the video.
Is the theater wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is ADA compliant, with designated seats in several locations. It also has elevators, plaza ramps, wheelchair-accessible ticket windows, courtesy phones and drinking fountains.
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