George Balanchine's The Nutcracker // Pacific Northwest Ballet

November 27 – December 27, 2026

George Balanchine's

The Nutcracker^®

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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® has been an integral part of Pacific Northwest holiday celebrations for over a decade. This magical, candy-filled adventure is ready to complete your annual traditions with friends and family! We’ll whisk you from our sparkling lobby to your comfortable seats, where you’ll enjoy Sugar Plum-perfect dance performances, the magnificence of the PNB Orchestra, spectacular sets and costumes, and holiday cheer around every corner.

Running Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes, including a 25-minute intermission

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Totally unique – a gorgeous spectacle!

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Story of Clara and The Nutcracker

Facts About The Nutcracker

Events

The Nutcracker Audio-Described

Pacific Northwest Ballet is delighted to offer select audio-described performances for visually impaired and blind patrons for only $20 per ticket. The $20 subsidized ticket rate is offered to patrons utilizing a listening device, plus one companion (additional tickets may be added at the standard or child rate).

Date

December 4, 2026

Time

7:30pm

Where

McCaw Hall

Cost

$20 per ticket

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The Nutcracker Audio-Described

Pacific Northwest Ballet is delighted to offer select audio-described performances for visually impaired and blind patrons for only $20 per ticket. The $20 subsidized ticket rate is offered to patrons utilizing a listening device, plus one companion (additional tickets may be added at the standard or child rate).

Date

December 5, 2026

Time

2:00pm

Where

McCaw Hall

Cost

$20 per ticket

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The Nutcracker Audio-Described

Pacific Northwest Ballet is delighted to offer select audio-described performances for visually impaired and blind patrons for only $20 per ticket. The $20 subsidized ticket rate is offered to patrons utilizing a listening device, plus one companion (additional tickets may be added at the standard or child rate).

Date

December 11, 2026

Time

2:00pm

Where

McCaw Hall

Cost

$20 per ticket

Get Tickets
The Nutcracker Audio-Described

Pacific Northwest Ballet is delighted to offer select audio-described performances for visually impaired and blind patrons for only $20 per ticket. The $20 subsidized ticket rate is offered to patrons utilizing a listening device, plus one companion (additional tickets may be added at the standard or child rate).

Date

December 11, 2026

Time

7:30pm

Where

McCaw Hall

Cost

$20 per ticket

Get Tickets
The Nutcracker Audio-Described

Pacific Northwest Ballet is delighted to offer select audio-described performances for visually impaired and blind patrons for only $20 per ticket. The $20 subsidized ticket rate is offered to patrons utilizing a listening device, plus one companion (additional tickets may be added at the standard or child rate).

Date

December 12, 2026

Time

2:00pm

Where

McCaw Hall

Cost

$20 per ticket

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The Nutcracker Relaxed Performance

Relaxed performances are designed to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for people with sensory processing challenges to enjoy the shared experience of live ballet with their friends and family. This performance will have a relaxed environment including lighting and sound modifications and entry/exit privileges. In this performance we understand that patrons may move, vocalize, and behave in ways that are sometimes not welcome in formal performance settings.

Date

December 11, 2026

Time

2:00pm

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Casting

Casting is posted five days in advance.

Program Credits

Music

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Choreography

George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust

Scenic Design

Ian Falconer

Costume Design

Ian Falconer

Lighting Design

James F. Ingalls

Premiere

February 2, 1954
New York City Ballet

PNB Premiere

November 27, 2015

Read the Program Notes

Luther DeMyer as Mother Ginger; Zsilas Michael Hughes as Candy Cane; Clara and the Prince; The Nutcracker and Mouse King; Madison Rayn Abeo and Christian Poppe as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier; Hare Drummer, Mouse King, and The Nutcracker; Polichinelle; Amanda Morgan as Dewdrop; Lily Wills as Coffee in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photos © Lindsay Thomas and Angela Sterling.