Ballet WestBallet West’s The Nutcracker

Ballet West presents Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker
Presented by the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation

December 4-26,2026

Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
50 W 200 S
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Single tickets on sale: 9/8/2026
VIP-seating on sale: 6/17/2026

Prices are subject to change.

Run time: 2 hours including a 20 minute intermission

Living Historic Landmark! Ballet West’s historic Nutcracker production, first staged in 1944 by Ballet West’s founder Willam Christensen, is now designated as a Living Historic Landmark by the state of Utah – the first such designation for a ballet. Discover why this iconic classic, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Ballet West Orchestra, has become synonymous with holiday tradition.

Nutcracker VIP Tickets!
Located in the most sought-after sections of the theater, Nutcracker VIP tickets INCLUDE an exclusive VIP bag with amazing Nutcracker themed items, valued at $100 and modeled after Ballet West’s characters on stage including: a Mouse King 6 inch replica, a 3D Nutcracker keychain, a Snowflake Dancers Snowglobe, a VIP lanyard, and a Nutcracker poster all packaged up in a Mouse King reusable tote bag. Last year, these SOLD OUT, so RESERVE YOURS NOW.

Recommended for ages 4 and up. Everyone must have a ticket and occupy their own seat. No-babes-in-arms. Patrons younger than 4 will not be admitted. Any disturbance by a child will result in the patrons being asked to leave without refund.

Student Rush is not available for any Nutcracker performance.

Patrons attending the Nutcracker should consider seasonal traffic congestion, plan to arrive early.
Late seating will take place through the Overture (3 min duration) and will then resume at intermission.

Ogden performances will be held at the Val A. Browning Center in the Austad Auditorium at Weber State University.
Tickets are available by calling the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association at 801-399-9214 or at the OSBA Box Office: 678 East 24th Street, Ogden, Utah.
Please note: No Children under 3 years will be admitted in to the Val A. Browning Center.