New York Theatre Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

Advanced registration is required to attend the performances. Capacity permitting, walk-ins may be accommodated according to the check-in schedule below.

We are thrilled to present four ticketed performances of The Nutcracker on December 2-4 by the acclaimed dance company, New York Theatre Ballet.

The one-hour version of the beloved holiday ballet performed to Tchaikovsky’s cherished score is set Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with choreography by Keith Michael.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Friday, December 2 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 3 at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 4 at 1:00 PM

PRE-PERFORMANCE MINI BALLET CLASSES:

Take a spin with New York Theatre Ballet School! Bring your little ones to The Nutcracker and join us for a pre-performance mini ballet class in the Winter Garden to inspire your child with the joy of dance. Learn basic movements and then try to spot them on stage!

• Classes are ten minutes each and begin two hours before the performance start. Open to ages 5-8 with no previous experience or special attire required.
• Classes will be located on the performance circle in the Winter Garden.
• Admission is first-come, first-served.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• As a reminder, advanced registration is required to attend the performances.
• Tickets are limited. You may only register for one performance.
• You must check in with your full party. Partial parties will not be admitted.

1:00 PM PERFORMANCES:

• Check in is located at 230 Vesey Street between Theory and Michael Kors.
• 12:00 PM: Check in opens
• 12:30 PM: To guarantee admission with a reserved ticket, attendees must check in by 12:30 PM
• The seating area will be closed once capacity is reached.

7:00 PM PERFORMANCES:

• Check in is located at 230 Vesey Street between Theory and Michael Kors.
• 6:00 PM: Check in opens
• 6:30 PM: To guarantee admission with a reserved ticket, attendees must check in by 6:30 PM
• The seating area will be closed once capacity is reached.

SEATING:

• Ticketed seating is first-come, first-served with advanced registration.
• Attendees will not be admitted to their seats until check-in has opened.
• Attendees will either be seated in provided chairs or on the Winter Garden stairs. A ticket does not guarantee a chair.
• Should an attendee require ADA seating, please contact brookfieldplaceticketing@gmail.com. ADA seating will not be released to guests without ADA needs.
• ADA seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

STROLLER PARKING:

There are two self-serve stroller parking locations near Salvatore Ferragamo and Le District.

• Stroller Parking areas are NOT viewing areas, and designated for stroller storage only.
• Children may not be left unattended in a stroller.

MORE TO DO:

Make it a dinner and a show by booking a reservation at a BFPL restaurant, dine in Hudson Eats, or start your holiday shopping early! Visit BFPLNY.com for more information on shops and dining at Brookfield Place.

HOLIDAY SPEND & RECEIVE:

Available November 25 - December 24

• Spend $250 and receive a $25 gift card
• Spend $500 and receive a $60 gift card
• Spend $1,000 and receive a $150 gift card

Gift cards can be redeemed at the concierge desk across from Theory. Promotion is valid for one gift card per person, while supplies last.

GIFT WRAPPING:

Available November 25 - December 31

• Show your BFPL shopping receipt and receive complimentary gift wrapping!
• The gift wrapping station is located at 230 Vesey, second level (near Clean Market and the Winter Garden escalators).

ABOUT NEW YORK THEATRE BALLET:

New York Theatre Ballet’s mission is to perform small classic masterpieces and new contemporary works for adults and innovate hour-long ballets for young children, all at affordable prices. Founded in 1978 by Artistic Director Diana Byer, NYTB has earned national acclaim, and their hour-long Nutcracker is a beloved part of the Brookfield Place holiday season.