the nutcracker

Set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score, audiences of all ages delight in this festive production, featuring Clara, her Nutcracker, and all 24 professional dancers of Ballet Des Moines.

DECEMBER 11-14
HOYT SHERMAN PLACE
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Student Matinees: December 11 & 12
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TOUR LOCATIONS
GRINNELL: NOVEMBER 29 & 30
FAIRFIELD: DECEMBER 5 & 6
BURLINGTON: DECEMBER 20

Nutcracker teas: December 14
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TICKETS TO THE NUTCRACKER AT HOYT SHERMAN PLACE

Tickets can be purchased at the Hoyt Sherman Box office or online through Ticketmaster.

Thursday, Dec 11, 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec 13, 7:00pm
Friday, Dec 12, 7:00pm
Sunday, Dec 14, 1:00pm
Saturday, Dec 13, 2:00pm
Sunday, Dec 14, 5:00pm

THE NUTCRACKER ON TOUR

grinnell: november 29 & 30
fairfield: december 5 & 6
burlington: december 20

GRINNELL TICKETS
FAIRFIELD TICKETS
BURLINGTON TICKETS

Ballet Des Moines is pleased to offer two performances of school matinees of The Nutcracker at Hoyt Sherman Place, including a sensory-inclusive experience.

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Festive picture of mothers and children posing at the Nutcracker Tea with two cast members

Nutcracker teas at hoyt sherman place
dec 14, 11am & 3:15pm

The perfect opportunity to celebrate with family and friends, meet the Nutcracker cast, and enjoy an elegant tea party with live holiday music in a beautiful fairytale setting at Hoyt Sherman Place.

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