If you go
Where:
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle
Center, 321 Mercer Street. Booster seats
can be borrowed at no cost and binoculars
can be rented for $5. You can bring your
own snacks for the intermission, but no
food is allowed in the auditorium.
tickets:
Tickets range from $25 - $156 for
adults/$22 - $141 for children 12 and
under. Every family member must have a
ticket. Tickets can be purchased online.
Parking:
The Mercer Garage ($15-$20) is connected
to McCaw Hall by a sky bridge. Other pay
lots in the neighborhood have similar
pricing. Street parking is limited. Consider
taking Uber or the bus — plan your route
online.
Getting Ready
Knowing what to expect can help younger
viewers enjoy the show. Prepare by reading
the ballet summary online as well
as E.T.A. Hoffman's original story, The
Nutcracker and the Mouse King, or the
Maurice Sendak-illustrated Nutcracker.
age recommendations:
Five years old is a traditional age for a
child's first Nutcracker, but any child who
can stay engaged through a two-hour
movie should be fine.
Preparing:
Several recorded versions of the Nutcracker
are available. Listen to recordings before
you go to get into the feel and mood of
the performance. For additional tips on
attending the ballet with children, visit
the PNB Kids web page.
