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 2025 production of The Nutcracker this December 5-6 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.
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!
December 5
7:00pm
Rudder Auditorium - Texas A&M
College Station, TX
Featuring our Celebrity Mother Ginger
December 6
2:00pm
Rudder Auditorium - Texas A&M
College Station, TX
December 6
6:30pm
Rudder Auditorium - Texas A&M
College Station, TX
Featuring our Celebrity Mother Ginger
Tickets on sale September 1!
These programs made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through the Arts Center of Brazos Valley.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets are available through the MSC Box Office, at the box office window or by phone at 979-845-1234. The Box Office is located on the first floor of Rudder Tower. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00a-5:00p.
You may also purchase tickets online through the MSC Box Office beginning September 1.
Ticket Prices
Premium Center Orchestra | $60*
*No child or student rates in premium section
Front Orchestra | $45
Mezzanine Boxes | $45
Mezzanine | $45
Middle Orchestra | $30
Balcony | $30
Rear Orchestra | $30
Student Ticket | $30
Child Ticket | $15**
**3-12 years old
Parking is not included in the price of a ticket to The Nutcracker. Sponsors will receive prepaid, reserved parking. Texas A&M offers three ways to pay for parking.
Parking can sometimes be a slow process so please come early to enjoy our Nutcracker Experience prior to the performance. You will find beautifully decorated trees, a photo booth for your social media and memory books, photos with Clara, live holiday music from string ensembles, and our Nutcracker Market. Come early and get into the spirit of the holiday season with our 2025 Nutcracker Ballet!
Parking
Prepaid Parking
$10 per vehicle
Prepaid parking via ParkMobile is just $10.00 per vehicle at the University Center Garage at Texas A&M.
Hourly Parking
Per hour rates
Hourly parking is available at the Stallings Blvd Garage (SBG) which was formerly the Cain Garage.
At Event Parking
$10 per vehicle, cash or credit
Parking as you arrive at The Nutcracker Ballet is available at the University Center Garage for $10 per vehicle. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Tickets are available through the MSC Box Office, at the box office window or by phone at 979-845-1234. The Box Office is located on the first floor of Rudder Tower. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00a-5:00p.
You may also purchase tickets online through the MSC Box Office beginning September 1.