Sensory Friendly Nutcracker

Please Note: The registration cutoff is when tickets go on sale in August. We had issues last year because we waited too long to purchase tickets. We will buy them as a large group

Celebrate the most delightful time of year with the sweetest of holiday traditions, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. Join Marie, her Nutcracker prince and hundreds of colorful characters for an unforgettable adventure through the Land of Enchantment. Revel in the stunning scenes, spectacular costumes, sparkling snowflakes and instantly recognizable Tchaikovsky score with your family and friends.

Sensory-friendly performances are relaxed performances that are open to all. By “relaxed” we mean a come-as-you-are atmosphere that is perfect for families with small children or those needing any kind of additional support. It is a judgment-free zone where theater staff and patrons accept (and expect) extra sound or movement in the audience and where we celebrate the myriad ways audience members can experience a live stage performance.

Sensory-friendly performances include slight production accommodations that are intended to help make a live performance more enjoyable for audience members with sensory sensitivities, autism, anxiety, movement challenges, disability and more. Accommodations include lower sound levels, elimination of some special effects and house lighting at about 20%. We also offer quiet areas and activities in the lobby before and during the show and have additional staff on hand to help create a safe and welcoming theater experience.

We can't wait to see you at the Benedum!

We at Sophie's Potluck understand that our special needs friends have care beyond family and friends. Many of us have outside resources that would like to attend events, and while we have many where adults are free to attend, unfortunately this is not one of them and we ask that they register.

We apprecate your understanding