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ABOUT THE SHOW
Celebrate 25 years of holiday magic with Minnesota Ballet Theatre’s beloved production of “The Nutcracker”!
Join us for the Twin Cities’ most authentic Russian classical presentation of this timeless holiday tradition, set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.
For 25 years, our production has brought the beauty and artistry of classical ballet to the community. Staying true to the original Marius Petipa choreography and Russian ballet traditions, this enchanting performance captures the magic, elegance, and wonder of the holiday season.
Be transported into Clara’s dreamlike journey as the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and a cast of unforgettable characters bring this cherished story to life on stage.
Celebrate this special milestone with your family and create treasured holiday memories that will last for generations.
Join us for our 25th Anniversary Nutcracker celebration — reserve your seats today!
Ticket Price Range: $33–$45
25TH ANNIVERSARY VIP EXPERIENCE — $75
Make your 25th Anniversary Nutcracker experience truly unforgettable!
VIP tickets include:
- Premium seating in the best locations in the theater
- A personalized photo opportunity with the dancers
- An autographed commemorative Nutcracker poster
- Exclusive early backstage access before the performance
Arrive 30 minutes before the show for a special behind-the-scenes experience and a chance to step into the magic before the curtain rises.
Create a holiday memory unlike any other with our exclusive VIP experience.
RUNNING TIME
Approximately 2 hours, including one 20-minute intermission
VENUE
Eden Prairie Performing Arts Center
17185 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Ballet Brilliance: Supporting Excellence
We're immensely grateful for your unwavering support. Minnesota Ballet Theatre (MBT) has been a cultural cornerstone in the Twin Cities since 2014. With your belief in our mission, MBT continues to inspire audiences and nurture a love for dance. Your donation fuels our efforts, supporting artist salaries and innovative productions for our local community. Thank you for making a difference.
NUTCRACKER GALLERY
Repertoire
Peter and the Wolf
Great Halloween Adventure
Carnival of the Animals
"Peter and the Wolf' is the tale of a brave little boy, who together with his friend the bird, traps a frightening wolf who is threatening the safety of the village," according to a news release.
"Musical instruments in the orchestral accompaniment represent each character in the ballet; narration throughout the performance helps the audience follow the story. The narrative assists even the youngest audience members in appreciating the delightful dances of Peter, Bird, Cat, Duck, Wolf and even Grandfather."
Carnival of the Animals
Great Halloween Adventure
Carnival of the Animals
This ever-popular musical work by Camille Saint-Saëns is now enhanced with dance steps in a new and thoroughly entertaining Ballet. The Carnival has never been so alive! The animals are having a carnival. There's the majestic lion, the braying mules, the dancing elephant, and the bouncy kangaroos. Even the fossils invited! With following most famous Dying Swan choreographed by Michael Fokin for Anna Pavlova. A timeless children's classic Carnival of the Animals Is clever, charming and musically sophisticated.
Great Halloween Adventure
Great Halloween Adventure
Great Halloween Adventure
Original Halloween Adventure — an exciting (and only slightly spooky) dance production for the whole family. Spooky things can happen on Halloween, but the forces of Good are very strong, and Good will win out in the end.
Paquita
Les Sylphides (Chopiniana)
Great Halloween Adventure
Grand Pas from the ballet “Paquita” is known worldwide for its choreography by M. Petipa and music by Leon Minkus. "Colorful costumes, inventive choreography and ageless music combine to make a memorable experience for theatergoers of all ages," the release said.
Les Sylphides (Chopiniana)
Les Sylphides (Chopiniana)
Les Sylphides (Chopiniana)
Originally entitled Chopiniana, this ballet was first premiered in St. Petersburg in 1907 at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint PetersburgRestructured and presented in the first 1909 Ballets Russes season in Paris under Diaghilev's title, Les Sylphides, Fokine created this dance suite unifying music and movement in an implied drama of Romanticism. Les Sylphides is famous as the first "abstract" classical ballet without narrative structure or defined characters.