Ballet Theatre of Scranton's 51st Annual Nutcracker

November 27th, 28th, and 29th at 12pm and 5:30pm at the Theatre at North. Presented as a free gift to the community since 1976.

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Nutcracker Tickets: A Gift to the Community since 1976!

As part of our 51 year tradition, tickets to the Nutcracker are offered as a gift to the community. Tickets can be picked up at the Theatre at North box office, two hours prior to the specific performance you would like to attend. Admission is first-come, first-served, so please plan to arrive early to secure your seats.

Become a Nutcracker Benefactor and Help Support Our Gift to the Community

For over five decades, we’ve had the privilege of offering free performances of The Nutcracker, alongside an array of world-class productions. Your generosity sustains these cherished traditions, enhances our educational programs, and nurtures the artistic growth of the next generation of dancers.


Every donation, large or small, contributes to the preservation of the arts and ensures that the joy of dance continues to inspire future generations. Click below to become a Nutcracker Benefactor. As a thank-you for your generosity, you will receive up to four reserved seats at one of this year's public performances, and you will be acknowledged as a 2026 Nutcracker Benefactor in the official program (if received by the 11/1/2026 deadline).

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