Tchaikovsky’s timeless holiday classic comes to life as the hallmark of Fort Wayne’s seasonal celebration!
Come along as we journey with Clara in her dreamlike adventure filled with colorful characters, lavish sets, rich costumes, and a lush musical score — a perfect event for family and friends.
How to Order Tickets
You can order tickets by doing the following:
The following payment types are accepted: Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover), Cash, and Money Order. No personal checks, please.
CAST YOUR DOLL IN HER OWN NUTCRACKER COSTUME! Hand constructed replicas of Fort Wayne Ballet Nutcracker Costumes are available for 18" dolls and come with a label that can be personalized with the child's name. Click here for more information NUTCRACKER DOLL COSTUMES.
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Opening Night Champagne and Dessert Reception
Friday, December 2, 2011
Tickets are $10 per person
Performance Dates & Times
Friday, December 2, 2011 8:00 pm with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Saturday, December 3, 2011 2:30 pm with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic (followed by Sugar Plum Party)
Saturday, December 3, 2011 8:00 pm with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Sunday, December 4, 2011 2:30 pm (followed by Sugar Plum Party)
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 7:00 pm
Friday, December 9, 2011 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 10, 2011 2:30 pm (followed by Sugar Plum Party)
Saturday, December 10, 2011 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:30 pm (followed by Sugar Plum Party)
Ticket Prices
Tickets range from —
$28 - $45 Adult, $23 - $40 Senior, $18 - $35 Youth, $15 - $30 Child
Don't forget the Sugar Plum Parties — $8 per person
Location
All performances will be held at the Arts United Center, 303 E. Main Street, Fort Wayne.
Sugar Plum Parties
Matinee performances include a special treat following each performance - the Sugar Plum Party. Parties begin at the conclusion of each matinee in the Ian Rolland Gallery. Enjoy sweets while you meet Clara and her friends! Get autographs and take pictures with selected members of The Nutcracker cast. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased with your performance tickets (seating is limited).
Gift Shop
Searching for the perfect gift for you dancer? There is gift shop at every performance that will open before the show, at intermission and after the show.
Inclement Weather
Should Fort Wayne and/or surrounding areas experience inclement weather any day throughout our Nutcracker production, performances of The Nutcracker will still go on as scheduled. There will be no refunds for unused tickets as a result of inclement weather.