Two ballerinas in purple and white dresses pose in the foreground against a dark blue background featuring a blurred Christmas tree and gold text.

Greater Annapolis Ballet

LXCL:Any open seat. Lobby doors open 45 minutes before the show and theater doors open 20 minutes before.

General Admission

LXCL:A sweet 3-4 stem bouquet with seasonal blooms, filler/greenery, wrapped and ready to give after the show. Pick up at the flower table. This purchase supports GAB and The Weekly Bloom (Severna Park).

Pre-Order Flowers - Petite Bouquet

LXCL:A fuller 7-9 stem bouquet with a mix of seasonal blooms, accents, greenery, finished with wrap and ribbon. Pick up at the flower table. This purchase supports GAB and The Weekly Bloom (Severna Park).

Pre-Order Flowers - Nutcracker Bouquet

LXCL:Go in 10 minutes ahead of general admission to pick your seats.

Early Access Seating

LXCL:A larger, special 10-12 stem bouquet with upgraded blooms, greenery and special wrapping/ribbon. Pick up at the flower table. This purchase supports GAB and The Weekly Bloom (Severna Park).

Pre-Order Flowers - Celebration Bouquet

LXCL:Price increase at the door.

Tickets At the Door

LXCL:Pre-order only. Pick up at Sweets and Tea on December 6, at GAB studios, or at the Nutcracker Boutque table at any performance. Both adult and youth sizes available. Please indicate size at checkout.

GAB's 2026 Exclusive Nutcracker Tee

GAB's 2026 Exclusive Nutcracker Long Sleeve

GAB's 2026 Exclusive Nutcracker Sweatshirt

LXCL:One line in the program for your dancer. Submit to <a href="mailto:partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org</a> by November 13. 130 characters.

Program Shout-Out: Merde!

LXCL:A quarter page in the program for your message and a photo or logo. Perfect for a senior, a milestone year, or a business wishing our dancers well. Submit to <a href="mailto:partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org</a> by November 13. 350 characters.

Program Shout-Out: Spotlight

LXCL:A half page in the program for your message and photo or logo. Our largest tribute, with room for a longer note. Submit to <a href="mailto:partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org</a> by November 13. 750 characters.

Program Shout-Out: Standing Ovation

A holiday tradition in Annapolis. Greater Annapolis Ballet brings the full-length Nutcracker to the stage with live music from our chamber orchestra. Our dancers take you from the party scene to the battle with the Mouse King all the way to the Land of Sweets. Choose your date, then select your ticket rate. Friday, December 11 at 7:30 PM is opening night.&nbsp; Saturday, December 12 at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Doors open 45 minutes before the show for concessions, the raffle table, and photos. Seating opens 20 minutes before the show. Seating is general admission, so take any open seat. Add Early Access Seating to go in 10 minutes ahead of everyone else and take your pick. If this is a little one&#39;s first ballet or a shorter performance better suits your family, Clara&#39;s Dream on Sunday, December 13 is our shorter, interactive show, designed for our youngest guests to take in all the magic. Add a shirt, flowers for your dancer, or the performance video when you check out.Kauffman Theater is inside the Pascal Center for Performing Arts at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold. Parking is free. Greater Annapolis Ballet is a nonprofit ballet school and company. Ticket sales help cover the cost of bringing this production to the stage and support our work year round, including more than $25,000 in annual scholarships. We believe the arts belong to everyone. If ticket prices are a barrier for your family, please contact us at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org</a> and we will work with you on options.

A holiday tradition in Annapolis. Greater Annapolis Ballet brings the full-length Nutcracker to the stage with live music from our chamber orchestra. Our dancers take you from the party scene to the battle with the Mouse King all the way to the Land of Sweets. Choose your date, then select your ticket rate. Friday, December 11 at 7:30 PM is opening night.  Saturday, December 12 at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Doors open 45 minutes before the show for concessions, the raffle table, and photos. Seating opens 20 minutes before the show. Seating is general admission, so take any open seat. Add Early Access Seating to go in 10 minutes ahead of everyone else and take your pick. If this is a little one's first ballet or a shorter performance better suits your family, Clara's Dream on Sunday, December 13 is our shorter, interactive show, designed for our youngest guests to take in all the magic. Add a shirt, flowers for your dancer, or the performance video when you check out.Kauffman Theater is inside the Pascal Center for Performing Arts at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold. Parking is free. Greater Annapolis Ballet is a nonprofit ballet school and company. Ticket sales help cover the cost of bringing this production to the stage and support our work year round, including more than $25,000 in annual scholarships. We believe the arts belong to everyone. If ticket prices are a barrier for your family, please contact us at <a href="mailto:partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org" target="_blank">partnerships@greaterannapolisballet.org</a> and we will work with you on options.

Greater Annapolis Ballet

The Nutcracker 2026 Presented by Greater Annapolis Ballet

943-951 Anne Arundel Com Col Rd

General Admission

$40

Early Access Seating

$50

Tickets At the Door

$45

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