NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Audiences experience a grand holiday production featuring international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, the performance brings the classic story to life on the theater stage.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
$0 to $192. Platinum Ticket buyers receive the best seats available, a premium Nutcracker tree ornament, a collectable book, and a pre-show Q&A with an artist. Gold Circle Ticket buyers receive great/preferred seating and a collectable book. Passwords are needed for discounted prices; INDIVIDUAL tickets can be purchased without a password.
Hours
Doors: 6 pm; show: 7 pm.
Neighborhood
Downtown Springfield
Accessibility
There is no elevator access to the balcony seating area; patrons requiring ADA seating should call 417-863-9491.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Tickets are reserved, so choose your seats when booking; this helps your party sit together.
- Tall patrons or anyone needing more legroom should select Orchestra-level seats, since balcony seating is closer together.
- Avoid balcony seating if stairs are a concern: there is no elevator access to the balcony.
- For ADA seating, call Ticketing Services at 417-863-9491 to reserve seats for anyone in your party who needs them.
- If you hold a Platinum ticket, meet the Tour Manager at the merchandise booth 45 minutes before showtime as instructed.
Special Events & Promotions
- Platinum ticket buyers receive the best available seats, a premium Nutcracker tree ornament, a collectible book and a pre-show artist Q&A.
- Gold Circle ticket buyers receive preferred seating and a collectible book.
Links & Contact
Run by Gillioz Center for Arts & Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this performance suitable for children of every age?
The theatre cautions that productions may not be appropriate for every person or all ages, and gives no specific age rating.
Are seats reserved, and which seats offer more leg room?
Tickets are for reserved seating. Orchestra-level seats are advised for tall patrons or anyone needing more leg room.
How can I arrange ADA seating?
Call the theatre to reserve ADA seating. There is no elevator access to the balcony.
How do discount codes work?
Discounted tickets require a password; choose the matching discount rate from the price-code dropdown. Individual tickets do not need a password.
What does the Platinum ticket option include?
It includes the best seats available, a premium Nutcracker tree ornament, a collectible book, and a pre-show artist Q&A.
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