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My First Nutcracker
Opening Date: Dec 6, 2025
Closing Date: Dec 21, 2025
Running Time: 00:50
Playing @
Theatre Row - Theatre Three
410 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036
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.
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.
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.
Age Guidance: 3
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
Written By
- Barbara Zinn Krieger
Music
- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Director
- Kristen Brooks Sandler
Choreography
- Kristen Brooks Sandler
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$12.50 - $74.50
Accessibility
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Box Office
The box office is street level and wheelchair accessible. -
Curb Ramps
There are curb ramps on 9th Ave. or Dyer Ave. -
Restroom
Wheelchair accessible. On second floor lounge and on C level – (lower level) -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator to all floors -
Telephone
None on premises -
Entrance
Theatre Three is located on the third floor of the Theater Row complex, and is accessible by elevator. The building entrance is street level. -
Visual Assistance
None available -
Folding Armrests
Fixed armrests. -
Water Fountain
The fountain is wheelchair accessible. Lower level -
Assisted Listening System
Available at the bar on the second floor. A photo ID is required to hold as a deposit. -
Wheelchair Info
There is a designated area where there are removable seats -
Parking
Theatre Three uses ParkWhiz - https://www.parkwhiz.com/theatre-row-parking/











