Illustration of a sugar plum dancer on pointe beside a nutcracker soldier on a ballet stage (Nutcracker Ballet)

Nutcracker Ballet

Audience members follow Clara from a festive Christmas Eve party into an enchanted forest and the Kingdom of Enchantment. Set to Tchaikovsky's score, the production features a battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, swirling snowflakes, and special effects.

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Website / Tickets

balletmidwest.net

When

Tickets

Tickets through cast members or at Barbara’s Conservatory of Dance: adults (ages 18–54) $25; seniors (55 and older) and students (ages 3–17) $20; family pack (2 adults, 2 students) $70; children under 3 free. At the Topeka Performing Arts box office or online through TPAC: adults (ages 18–54) $28; seniors (55 and older) and students (ages 3–17) $23. Family packs are available only through cast members or at the studio.

Hours

Fri Dec 11 7:30pm; Sat Dec 12 1:30pm and 7:30pm; Sun Dec 13 1:30pm.

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Location

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Topeka Performing Arts Center · 214 SE 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and fans of holiday ballet

Vibe

Festive and magical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets through a cast member or at Barbara’s Conservatory of Dance on listed weekends to save compared with box-office or online purchases.
  • Studio ticket sales are limited to November 7–8, 14–15, 21–22, and December 5–6 afternoons, so choose an eligible visit.
  • For online ticket purchases, use TPAC/Ticketmaster exclusively to avoid inflated prices from unauthorized third-party ticket sellers.
  • Arrive shortly before auditorium doors open, 30 minutes before showtime, so you can choose your seat in the open-seating auditorium.
  • Choose tickets for a specific performance when booking, because tickets are sold separately for each performance.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children under 3 enter free.
  • Seniors and students have discounted tickets.
  • A family pack is available through cast members or Barbara’s Conservatory of Dance.
  • Advance purchases through cast members or at Barbara’s Conservatory of Dance on weekends save money.
  • The Friday performance is followed by a separately named 50th-anniversary reception.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a ticket for a specific performance?

Yes. Tickets are sold for individual performances, and open seating lets you choose your seat.

How can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available through cast members, at Barbara’s Conservatory of Dance, or through the Topeka Performing Arts box office and its website.

What happens in the ballet?

The story follows Clara from a Christmas Eve party into an enchanted forest and the Kingdom of Enchantment, with a battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King.

Is there anything after a performance?

A special 50th anniversary reception, A Nutcracker Noel, follows the Friday performance.

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