• Nutcracker

    Photo: Shannon Morton Photography. (Ballet Brazos Nutcracker 2022. Artists: Rowdie Swanson as Soldier Doll, Jeff Garrison Tate as Uncle Drosselmeyer, Kara Michaelson as Clara, Cayla Hernandez as Harlequin Doll. Costumes: Karen Mathews, Casey Sink, and the Ballet Brazos Costume Department.)

  • Nutcracker

    Photo: Shannon Morton Photography. (Ballet Brazos Nutcracker 2022. Artist: Dominick Oliver as Mouse King. Costumes: Karen Mathews, Casey Sink, and the Ballet Brazos Costume Department.)

  • Nutcracker

    Photo: Shannon Morton Photography. (Ballet Brazos Nutcracker 2022. Artist: Rylee Kinnard as Dew Drop Fairy. Costumes: Rhonda Sexton, Ballet Brazos Costume Department.)

  • Nutcracker

    Photo: Shannon Morton Photography. (Ballet Brazos Nutcracker 2022. Costumes: Rhonda Sexton, Ballet Brazos Costume Dept.)

The Nutcracker

Come travel to the Land of the Sweets and let us show you the ballet world's time-honored holiday event that brings together young and old for an evening of magic and enchantment. 

A Brazos Valley tradition since 2012, the 2024 production of The Nutcracker this December 6-7 will feature preeminent ballet dancers from the New York City Ballet as our Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Our cast includes dancers from professional ballet companies, guest artists from Texas, and pre-professional performers from across the Brazos Valley. And, to add the Mother Ginger magic, our Celebrity Mother Ginger will perform at our evening shows.

Exciting Nutcracker experiences await at our pre-show events including Photos with Clara, Red Carpet Photo Area, live holiday music played by string ensembles, and our Nutcracker Market so come early and start your holidays with The Nutcracker!

 

Ticket sales begin September 1

 

December 6

7:00pm

Rudder Auditorium - Texas A&M
College Station, TX

December 7

2:00pm

Rudder Auditorium - Texas A&M
College Station, TX

December 7

6:30pm

Rudder Auditorium - Texas A&M
College Station, TX

 
 

These programs made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through the Arts Council of Brazos Valley.

Video credit: Flicker Film

 2023 Guest Artists

  • Andrew Veyette - Principal, New York City Ballet

    Sugar Plum Fairy’s Cavalier

  • Ashley Laracey - Soloist, New York City Ballet

    Sugar Plum Fairy

What people are saying

 
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“Beautifully done, professionals were exceptional, loved seeing the variety of ages and skill development. Bravo!”

— Ballet Brazos Nutcracker Patron

 
 
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“It was my first time to attend and it was so enjoyable! I was worried my son and three year old wouldn’t enjoy it but they were captivated.”

— Ballet Brazos Nutcracker Patron

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“It was wonderful and one of our favorite Christmas traditions!”

— Ballet Brazos Nutcracker Patron

 
 
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“The performance was great, as always. We have many talented local dancers. I love that we can see such a high caliber performance in our hometown and not have to travel to a big city.”

— Ballet Brazos Nutcracker Patron