The Nutcracker - A Tale from the Bayou

Overview

Get ready to relive the magic of Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s annual holiday production, The Nutcracker – A Tale from the Bayou! You’ll be enchanted by the full sets of Nels Anderson, our favorite magical moments like the rising of the hot air balloon, and of course, the beautiful dancing of the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre, more than 100 community dancers and some of the most sought after professional guest artists.

These tickets are a hot seller so don’t wait to purchase yours!

• December 19-20, 2026
• 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. each day
• Baton Rouge River Center Theatre for Performing Arts
• $30 – $90 All attendees must have a ticket for entry, regardless of age.
• Tickets at Ticketmaster.com, the BRBT office at 225-766-8379, or at the River Center Box Office. Also available as part of a season package. Details here.
• Clear bag policy in effect for the River Center spaces. See below for details.
• Note: There are some loud pyro effects and explosions in this production that very young children or sensitive adults may find upsetting.