My First Nutcracker

Opening Date: Dec 06, 2025

Closing Date: Dec 21, 2025

Running Time: 00:50

https://www.nycchildrenstheater.org/show/my-first-nutcracker-2025/

Playing @

Theatre Row - Theatre Three

410 West 42nd Street New York City, NY 10036

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New York City Children’s Theater’s My First Nutcracker returns with a spellbinding reimagined production designed to inspire young children and stir the hearts of adults who cherish the full-length ballet. In this production, we weave a fantastical tapestry of Nutcracker magic that sparks children’s imagination while rekindling nostalgia in parents.

Audiences are invited to be guests at Clara-Marie’s holiday party! As in the classic tale, Clara Marie receives a Nutcracker from her beloved godfather. When the Nutcracker transforms into a Prince, audiences join them as they travel to the Land of the Sweets. Under sparkling skies, complete with dancing flowers and a pesky mouse king, this interactive telling of the holiday classic is specially reimagined for young theatergoers!

Blending breathtaking visuals, dynamic movement, spoken storytelling and immersive theatrical magic, the production whisks young audiences and their families into a world where their participation enlivens the performance. Timeless themes of imagination, curiosity, courage and joy unfold.

Age Guidance: 3

Show Notes: No intermission. The show is best for ages 3-8, but fun for the whole family. Tickets are required for all guests. Guests under the age of 2 may purchase a lap seat for $5 (cash only) from the box office on the performance day.

Audience Advisory:

Audience members will be invited to dance with the performers during the show.

Performance Schedule:

Visit nycchildrenstheater.org for full schedule.

Sensory-friendly performances December 14 @ 2:30 PM & December 20 @ 11 AM

Cast

Gabbie Ballesteros
Morgana Mauney
Adam Wedesky
Quincy Southerland

Music

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Director

Kristen Brooks Sandler

Written by

Barbara Zinn Krieger