* Part of our Mainstage Legacy Series *

Join the Puppet Co. for our 35th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with some Puppet Co. nursery rhyme spin.

Originated by the founding team of Allan Stevens, Christopher Piper, and MayField Piper and the music of the Arlington Symphony Orchestra. 

Starring Marshall Bailey, Cate Ginsberg, Mollie Greenberg, Justin Mohay, and Rose Talbot with understudies Elizabeth Dapo, Danny Pushkin, and Ingrid Rekedal. Directed by Elizabeth Dapo.

November 24, 2023 - December 31, 2023 (Closed Dec. 25)

Sensory Friendly: Sunday, December 3rd at 11:30am
Mask Required Week: December 14th - 17th

November 24 - November 26
Friday - Sunday at 11:30am & 1pm

November 30 - December 3
Thursday & Friday at 10:30am
Saturday & Sunday at 11:30am & 1pm

December 7 - December 10
Thursday & Friday at 1pm
Saturday & Sunday at 4pm

December 14 - December 17: Masks Required
Thursday & Friday at 10:30am
Saturday & Sunday at 11:30am & 1pm

December 21 - December 29 (closed Dec. 25)
Weekdays at 11:30am & 1pm
Weekend at 11:30am & 1pm

December 30 & December 31
Performances at 11:30am


Tickets: $15 per person (under age 2 no ticket required)
Questions? Interest in group rates? Call the box office.

Check out our new Super Fun Puppet Passes for a punch card style discount!

Masks are strongly encouraged for all patrons 2 and older.