Illustration of a pantomime stage with a castle backdrop and a dame in a huge dress as the audience laughs (Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet)

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Audiences experience a grand holiday spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score. The stage production features world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

3:00 PM and 7:00 PM CT.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

French Quarter adjacent

Food & Drink

Snacks and drinks are available to purchase from the theatre's lobby bars.

Accessibility

Provides step-free access, wheelchairs, accessible toilets, and services for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

Going?

Location

Saenger Theatre · 1111 Canal St, New Orleans, 70112, United States Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and fans of festive ballet

Vibe

Grand and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Gather 10 or more people to save on group tickets, which you can reserve now and pay for later with no added fees.
  • Pick the afternoon or evening performance, since this one day is the only New Orleans stop on the tour this season.
  • If plans change, resell your tickets through StubHub, the official resale partner, and transfer them the way its site tells you to.
  • Leave a little time before the show to get snacks and drinks from the Saenger's lobby bars.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Groups of 10 or more save on tickets, with reserve-now-pay-later and no additional fees

Links & Contact

Run by ATG Entertainment

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good show for families?

Yes, it's billed as a family celebration. It has world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes and towering puppets, all set to Tchaikovsky's score.

Can I get food and drinks at the theater?

Yes, the Saenger's lobby bars sell snacks and drinks.

Is the Saenger accessible?

Yes. The venue has step-free access and wheelchairs, accessible toilets, and services for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

Are there group discounts?

Groups of 10 or more save on tickets. You can reserve now and pay later, with no added fees.

What if I can't use my tickets?

StubHub is the official resale partner. List your tickets there and transfer them through the StubHub site as it guides you.

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