The Nutcracker 2024 Themed Performances

Make your experience at George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® even more magical at one of our fun, themed shows!

Enchanted Lobby

November 29 @ 2:00PM & 7:30PMNovember 30 @ 2:00PM & 7:30PMDecember 1 @ 12:30PM & 5:30PM 

Walk through a winter wonderland with our annual Enchanted Lobby tradition! Enchanted lobbies include photo-ops with Snowflake characters, pop-up magic shows, and sweet treats for all.  

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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Drosselmeier, Clara, and Nutcracker. Illustration by Ian Falconer

Show Your Stripes

December 6 @ 7:30PM  

Clara’s iconic red stripes make quite an impression. Make your own impact by wearing stripes to this special performance (bonus points if they are red and white) and receive a festive candy cane reward!

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Nightmare Before Nutcracker (Friday the 13th)

December 13 @ 7:30PM 

Missing Halloween already? Come celebrate Friday the 13th at this special Nutcracker performance! Join us for the perfect mix of scary and merry. Bonus points for folks wearing their Halloween costumes! 

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NutKraken

December 14 @ 2:00PM

Are you a hockey fan AND a ballet lover? Join us for a double-header! The Kraken will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning this evening at 7PM – enjoy a day at Seattle Center and catch both events. Wear your Kraken jersey to the performance to help us celebrate! 

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Ugly Sweater Day

December 20 @ 2:00PM & 7:30PM 

December 20th is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Celebrate by wearing your fabulously garish sweaters to either performance.

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Pajama Day

December 27 @ 12:30PM & 5:30PM 

Feeling worn out at the end of this holiday season? Relax and join us on Pajama Day! We encourage you to wear your comfiest gear, your most festive PJs. We’ll also be partnering with TeenTix to offer $5 tickets to teens (ages 13-19) for both performances. 

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