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The Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance

The Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance

The Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance

The Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance

Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 4:30pm
  • Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
  • Benedum Center
PBT Connects: Enhance your theater experience with this series of engaging pre- and post-performance events that offer behind-the-scenes insights, artistic conversations and fun, interactive experiences for audiences of all ages.

Enhance your theater experience with this series of engaging pre- and post-performance events that offer behind-the-scenes insights, artistic conversations and fun, interactive experiences for audiences of all ages. All events take place in the theater unless otherwise noted.

Opening Night Preview

Hear from choreographers, stagers and members of the artistic team as they share unique insights before the curtain rises.

Curtain Up!

Discover the story, choreography and artistic elements that bring each production to life.

Family Workshop

Perfect for young audiences! Explore the ballet’s story, get an up-close look at costumes and learn a dance inspired by the production. (Multipurpose Room, 2nd Floor.)

Tea with the AD

Enjoy an informal conversation with Artistic Director Adam W. McKinney before the performance.

Artist Q&A

Stay after the performance to hear from PBT artists and ask your questions about the ballet and their experience on stage.

Live Audio Description

Audio-described performances are offered for patrons with blindness or low vision, or anyone interested in listening to a live narration of the production.

 

Concept and choreography by Terrence S. Orr. | Music: P.I.Tchaikovsky

Celebrate the most delightful time of year with the sweetest of holiday traditions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. Join Marie, her Nutcracker prince and hundreds of colorful characters for an unforgettable adventure through the Land of Enchantment. Revel in the stunning scenes, spectacular costumes, sparkling snowflakes and instantly recognizable Tchaikovsky score with your family and friends.

Our sensory-friendly performances are relaxed performances that are open to all. By “relaxed” we mean a come-as-you-are atmosphere that is perfect for families with small children or those needing any kind of additional support. It is a judgment-free zone where theater staff and patrons accept (and expect) extra sound or movement in the audience and where we celebrate the myriad ways audience members can experience a live stage performance.

Sensory-friendly performances include slight production accommodations that are intended to help make a live performance more enjoyable for audience members with sensory sensitivities, autism, anxiety, movement challenges, disability and more. Accommodations include lower sound levels, elimination of some special effects and house lighting at about 20%. We also offer quiet areas and activities in the lobby before and during the show and have additional staff on hand to help create a safe and welcoming theater experience.

At PBT we recognize that a theater performance can present a variety of barriers for many in our audience. We are striving to change that. Our sensory-friendly performances are a step toward making the excitement and beauty of a ballet performance barrier-free, accessible and welcoming to everyone in our Pittsburgh community. See you at the theater! For more information or questions click here or contact accessibility@pittsburghballet.org.

Run Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes with 1 intermission
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Note: All services may not be available at all performances. Click the link above for accessible performance schedule or contact customer service for further assistance.

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