Create Family Traditions at The Nutcracker 🎁

Abigail Huang, Josiah Kauffman & Artists of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Photo: Aviana Adams

THE NUTCRACKER

December 4-27 I Benedum Center

Terrence S. Orr’s beloved The Nutcracker returns for its final year, inviting Pittsburgh audiences to gather around this treasured holiday tradition one more time. As we prepare for an all-new production in 2027, PBT honors a sparkling and magical world that has lived in the city’s heart for more than twenty years.

Concept and Choreography: Terrence S. Orr | Music: P.I. Tchaikovsky

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Students of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School | Photo: Aviana Adams

GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH YOUR GROUP

Groups of 8+ receive up to a 50% discount on ticket prices, personalized service

and priority seating!

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Five ballet dancers pose among decorated Christmas trees in a formal garden

Students of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School | Photography: Aviana Adams

POINSETTIAS AND POINTE SHOES

Kick off the holiday season with Phipps Conservatory and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School as they bring the magic of The Nutcracker to Phipps’ historic glasshouse on Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24, for "Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes". Complete with a sneak peek of Phipps’ Holiday Magic, this family-friendly event joins two beloved holiday traditions under one roof.

PERFORMANCE TIMES

- Monday, Nov. 23, at 5:30 p.m.

- Monday, Nov. 23, at 6:45 p.m.

- Monday, Nov. 23, at 8:00 p.m.

- Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 5:30 p.m.

- Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 6:45 p.m.

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