Touring Nutcracker production with international dancers, acrobatics and puppets to Tchaikovsky's score, played to a full house at The Moore Theatre.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet returns to The Moore Theatre on Sunday, November 22, 2026. It's a touring production that comes back to Seattle every November, and it's built around Tchaikovsky's score. The show is billed as the largest Nutcracker production in North America, and it does more than just the ballet: it pairs world-class international dancers with gravity-defying acrobatics, elaborate costumes, and towering puppets. The choreography blends traditional ballet with elements of contemporary dance, and the sets are built to a grand scale.
One of the things that sets this version apart is where the talent comes from. The production draws international dancers from several different countries, and that mix of backgrounds brings a fresh energy to a story most of us already know by heart. It's a large-scale production that leans into the spectacle—the puppets, the acrobatics, and the costumes are as much a part of the experience as the dancing itself.
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The Moore Theatre at 1932 Second Avenue is its Seattle home, a historic and ornate venue that fits the scale of the show. Because it's a family-friendly production, it works well for anyone who enjoys a big live holiday show. There are two performances on the day: a matinee at 2 PM with doors opening at 1 PM, and an evening show at 6 PM with doors opening at 5 PM.
