Ballet Etudes - The Nutcracker
  • DATE & TIME Dec 13 - Dec 21, 2025 Times Vary
  • LOCATION Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater
  • ALL-IN PRICE(S) $45
    Lap Children (2 and under) are free

The Nutcracker - Presented by Ballet Etudes

Join Ballet Etudes for our 39th annual production of The Nutcracker! Let Clara's magical journey surround you as she encounters life-size mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy. A feast for the eyes and ears with colorful costumes paired with Tchaikovsky's original score, Ballet Etudes' Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with the entire family.

Performance Schedule:

Sat 12/13 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Sun 12/14 at 3:00pm

Sat 12/20 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Sun 12/21 at 3:00pm

Box Office: Tue. - Sat., 12 PM - 5 PM; Sun. - Mon. - CLOSED | Box Office Phone: 480-644-6500

The Nutcracker - Presented by Ballet Etudes

Join Ballet Etudes for our 39th annual production of The Nutcracker! Let Clara's magical journey surround you as she encounters life-size mice, swirling snowflakes, dancing confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy. A feast for the eyes and ears with colorful costumes paired with Tchaikovsky's original score, Ballet Etudes' Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with the entire family.

Performance Schedule:

Sat 12/13 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Sun 12/14 at 3:00pm

Sat 12/20 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Sun 12/21 at 3:00pm

Box Office: Tue. - Sat., 12 PM - 5 PM; Sun. - Mon. - CLOSED | Box Office Phone: 480-644-6500

Plan Your Visit

Mesa Arts Center is located at One East Main Street in Downtown Mesa, at the southeast corner of Main and Center Streets.

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Open Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 PM
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Dec 13, 2025

2:00 PM

Dec 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Dec 14, 2025

3:00 PM

Dec 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Dec 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Dec 21, 2025

3:00 PM

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