American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Presented by American Ballet Theatre

Part of the 2012 Winter/Spring Season

Dec 14—31, 2011

Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky
Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky

Magical toy soldiers, sparkling snowflakes, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s whimsical world return to BAM for the winter holidays in this acclaimed production of The Nutcracker, presented by the renowned American Ballet Theatre and choreographed by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky. Performed with a live orchestra, together with extraordinary sets and costumes by Tony Award-winner Richard Hudson (The Lion King), The Nutcracker is bound to be a treasured memory for years to come. It is no wonder The New York Times praised, “American Ballet Theatre has a production like no other, made with complete theatrical authority from first to last. The poetry of Alexei Ratmansky’s vision is very striking. I’m impatient to see it again.”

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
119min with intermission

This engagement may be added to a season ticket package (of four or more events) at a 10% discount

Add-on price*: $22—99
Full price*: $25—120

Appropriate for ages 4 & up

*Add-on discount does not apply to opening night (Dec 14).
Prices subject to change

Scenic and Costume design by Richard Hudson
Lighting design by Jennifer Tipton

This rental event is presented by American Ballet Theatre. BAM house and ticketing policies may not apply.

E-storybook: American Ballet Theatre
Go behind-the-scenes of ABT's The Nutcracker to see production photography, video and even holiday recipes from the dancers!

CASTING

The Nutcracker casting and detailed performance schedule (PDF)

TICKET INFORMATION

Dec 14—16 at 7pm
Dec 17 at 2pm & 7pm
Dec 18 at 1pm and 6pm
Dec 20 at 7pm
Dec 21 at 2pm & 7pm
Dec 22 at 7pm
Dec 23 at 2pm & 7pm
Dec 24 at 2pm
Dec 26—27 at 7pm
Dec 28 at 2pm & 7pm
Dec 29 at 7pm
Dec 30 at 2pm & 7pm
Dec 31 at 2pm

ABT SPONSORS

SAVE 10%

This event may be added to a season ticket package for the 2012 Winter/Spring Season at a 10% discount*. More info

*Add-on discount does not apply to opening night (Dec 14).

AGE GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN

ABT recommends that children be 4 years of age or older. In determining if your child should attend ABT, it is important that the child be able to sit quietly and not disrupt the performance for other patrons. All attendees, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter BAM. For full details, visit ABT.org

BAMBILL ARTICLE

Students audition to join the cast for American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. BAMbill: Plum Roles (PDF)

SNOW AND MISSED PERFORMANCES

For information on ABT's Snow and Missed Performances Policies, click here

Credit: Photo: Gene Schiavone