MBT’s The Nutcracker Suite, a shorter-length version of the classic holiday ballet- sensory friendly performance
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre has been presenting the full-length traditional staging of The Nutcracker since 1989. Year after year audiences are enchanted by MBT's performances which feature student and professional dancers, fabulous costumes, and beautiful scenery.
MBT has added our popular short-length version of this classic holiday tale to our 31st annual season at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center! Geared to younger audiences, the Nutcracker Suite will be performed December 7-8 & 14-15, 2019. Tickets will go on sale October 1st. (online sales will close 1 hour prior to each performance time or as tickets sell out).
The Nutcracker Suite performance on December 8th is a sensory-friendly performance; purchase tickets for that performance here. Tickets are available for other performance dates at a separate link. Please see www.mbtdance.org for details.
Each performance of The Nutcracker Suite will last under 45 minutes with no intermission.
(MBT's full-length performances of The Nutcracker are held on December 7-8, & 14 at 1pm and 5pm each day, and December 15 at 1pm. Tickets are sold separately.)
**Sensory-friendly performance: December 8 at 10:00am**
MBT is proud to offer a sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker Suite for children, families, and adults with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorder, other special needs, or anyone who may benefit from being in a more relaxed environment. Appropriate changes will be made to this performance to create a welcoming and safe space for all in attendance. If you have any questions or suggestions for our production team to make this performance as welcoming as possible, please let us know.
Ages 3 and up
$18-$23
Follow the link listed below to purchase tickets
-All tickets are general admission.
-The lobby opens one hour prior to performance time.
-The theater doors open 30 minutes prior to performance time.
-No food or drink is permitted into the theater, but refreshments are permitted in the lobby.
-Every person (including infants) must have a ticket, per fire marshal regulations.
-Refreshments and small gifts are available for purchase in the lobby.
-Flowers for your favorite cast member are available for purchase in the lobby.
-There is plenty of room in the lobby if your child needs a little break from the performance.
-Seating for patrons with disabilities is available, please speak with an usher.
-Our production of The Nutcracker lasts approximately two hours with a 15-minute intermission.
Phone: 3017621757
Email: erin@mbtdance.org
2019/12/08 - 2019/12/08
Additional time info:
-Reduced sound levels throughout the performance
-House lighting will remain on, at half level
-House rules will be relaxed you may get up and move around, leave the house if needed, talk freely
-Devices may be used for therapeutic/communication uses (no photos of performance, please)
-Performance will be sold to only half-capacity, allowing patrons to choose their seats and have space to move around
-Extra volunteers will be in the theater to assist with any additional seating needs or to help you find an exit if needed during the performance
-Although this performance is adapted specifically to accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities, the general public is welcome
Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
51 Mannakee St., Rockville, MD 20850