My First Nutcracker

Opening Date: Dec 02, 2023

Closing Date: Dec 21, 2023

Running Time: 00:45

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

Playing @

Theatre Row - Theatre Three

410 West 42nd Street New York City, NY 10036

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You’re invited to Clara-Marie’s holiday party! Join Clara-Marie and the Prince as they travel to a magical kingdom filled with sparkling skies, dancing flowers and a pesky mouse king in this interactive holiday classic reimagined for your youngest theatergoers!

Adapted for young audiences by Barbara Zinn Krieger and directed and choreographed by Melissa Riker, New York City Children's Theater’s hit dance theater production invites the audience to join in the fun and will have the whole family dancing along! This must-see holiday show returns to Theatre Row this holiday season!

My First Nutcracker celebrates and explores imagination, family, tradition and female empowerment.

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:

Clara Marie, The Mouse King, and other characters walk through the audience in the aisles during the show. Audience members will be invited to dance with the performers during the show.

Performance Schedule:

December 2-17, 2023:
TUESDAY-THURSDAY @ 5:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 11 AM & 2:30 PM

December 19-21, 2023:
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY @ 11 AM & 2:30 PM
THURSDAY @ 11 AM

NYCCT is proud to offer an open caption performance on Saturday, December 9th @ 11 AM and sensory-friendly performances Sunday, December 10th @ 2:30 PM and Saturday, December 16th @ 11 AM.

Music

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Director

Melissa Riker

Written by

Barbara Zinn Krieger

Choreography

Melissa Riker