Illustration of a felt doll in a red dress on a small toy stage with a nutcracker soldier, snowy trees and a glowing fire (Ballet Western Reserve presents The Nutcracker featuring Your YSO)

Ballet Western Reserve presents The Nutcracker featuring Your YSO

Ballet Western Reserve brings its annual staging of The Nutcracker to the stage at Powers Auditorium. The production features live musical accompaniment from the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

deyorpac.org

When

Tickets

$27-$42 (plus applicable fees).

Hours

Saturday 7:00 pm; Sunday 2:30 pm. Doors open 1 hour before show.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Youngstown

Going?

Location

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Powers Auditorium · 260 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and fans of ballet and live music

Vibe

Festive and theatrical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets online ahead of time, because there are only two performances this year: one on Saturday evening and one on Sunday afternoon.
  • Doors open an hour before each show, so get there early enough to find your seats before the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra starts playing.
  • If an evening show runs too late for little ones, choose the Sunday matinee instead of the Saturday evening performance.
  • Budget a little more than the ticket price, because fees are added on top of the listed price when you buy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the music live?

Yes. The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra plays the score live with Ballet Western Reserve on stage.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are on sale now and can be bought online through ExperienceYourArts.org. Fees are added to the ticket price.

How many performances are there?

There are two: one on Saturday evening and a Sunday matinee.

Can my child dance in The Nutcracker?

Ballet Western Reserve held its 2026 Nutcracker auditions in late August. There were groups for dancers from ages 4–6 up to 13 and older.

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