Opening Night Performance - The Nutcracker

A Traditional Holiday Spectacle

Ballet in Two Acts with one intermission.

Total runtime - 1 hour 50 min.

Join the International Ballet Theatre for a decades-old Christmas tradition. With vibrant costumes and brilliant sets, IBT’s The Nutcracker has become the must-see family event this holiday season.

Staged with traditional choreography based on the original 1892 production, let our cast will dazzle you with a spectacle for the ages. Clara and her handsome prince await your arrival at our theater, where they will take you on a journey beyond the snow-covered forest to the land of sweets.

Choreography by Vera Altunina

Based on the original production by Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa
Music of P.I. Tchaikovsky

Celebrate the "Season of Cheer" in Bellevue by sharing in an East side families' holiday tradition – take everyone to see a live performance of International Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker at the Meydenbauer Theatre.​

The Nutcracker Ballet's huge cast of characters is appealing to audiences of all ages; this production features a cast of 80 talented young people, experienced professional dancers and visual performance artists who bring the story of The Nutcracker to life. Children will laugh with joy at the comedic antics of Uncle Drosselmeyer, and everyone will cheer for the Nutcracker as he battles with the Mouse King, and Clara will dream of her handsome prince and share flavorful treats from around the world, each represented by dancers and music from variety of cultures.​

Choreographed by Ballet Master, Vera Altunina, IBT's interpretation of The Nutcracker Ballet is packed full of its original European flavor, exquisite hand-made costumes and the anticipated theatrical pageantry everyone should expect! Music by composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, of course.

Cost:
Online Box Office Ticket Prices are Inclusive. No Added Service Fees.*
Reserved Seating Gen Adm, $62
Military & Seniors, age 60+ $52 | Youth, to age 14 $42
*Box Office walk-up purchases will incur a $7 per ticket transaction fee.

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