The Nutcracker
Audiences journey alongside young Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of the Sweets. The production features professional dance artists, battle scenes, and vibrant sets and costumes. Integrated speech and sign language narration weaves throughout the performance to create an inclusive experience.
Dec 4 – Dec 20, 2026
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Tickets
Orchestra $26; Mezzanine $24; Gallery $22; Sensory-Friendly Performance $10. Children ages 2 and under may attend without a ticket if seated on a lap. Lorain County ticket purchases are subject to a $6 Lorain Palace Theatre fee; Cuyahoga County ticket purchases are subject to a $3 credit card processing fee.
Hours
Lorain County: Friday 7:00 PM; Saturday 2:00 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance) and 7:00 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM. Cuyahoga County: Friday 7:00 PM; Saturday 2:00 PM (Sensory Friendly Performance) and 7:00 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM.
Ages
All ages (children 2 and under free on lap)
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available by emailing boxoffice@northpointeballet.org prior to purchasing tickets.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Email the box office before you buy tickets if you need wheelchair-accessible seating, since it has to be arranged before purchase.
- Pick a Saturday sensory-friendly matinee in Lorain or Berea if your family needs one; those are also the lowest-priced tickets.
- Plan on about two hours, including a 15-minute intermission, when scheduling dinner or a sitter around the show.
- Children 2 and under can sit on a lap without a ticket, so you only need seats for older kids and adults.
- Expect an extra charge at checkout: a theatre fee for Lorain shows and a credit card processing fee for Berea shows.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sensory-friendly matinees on Saturday, Dec. 5 in Lorain and Saturday, Dec. 19 in Berea, with lower-priced tickets.
- Student field trip performance on Friday, Dec. 4 for K-8 groups, with a cast and crew Q&A, sold separately.
Links & Contact
Run by North Pointe Ballet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes. It's made for audiences of all ages and abilities. Children 2 and under can attend without a ticket if they sit on a lap.
How long is the performance?
About two hours, including a 15-minute intermission.
Is the show accessible?
Spoken and sign language narration runs through the whole performance. If you need wheelchair-accessible seating, email the box office before you buy tickets.
Are there sensory-friendly performances?
Yes. The Saturday matinee is sensory-friendly in both runs: Dec. 5 at the Lorain Palace Theatre and Dec. 19 in Berea.
Can schools bring students?
Yes. The Dec. 4 field trip performance is open to K-8 students and includes a Q&A with the cast and crew. Teachers get downloadable resources tied to content standards.
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