Events / The Nutcracker and the World’s Fair

The Nutcracker and the World’s Fair

December 8, 2023 to December 10, 2023
Edison Theatre, 6465 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105 (United States)
Presented by Ballet 314

10:00am – Friday, December 8, 2023 *Sensory Friendly Performance and Student Matinee

7:00pm – Friday, December 8, 2023

2:00pm – Saturday, December 9, 2023 *Clara’s Picnic pre-show event UPGRADE

7:00pm – Saturday, December 9, 2023

2:00pm – Sunday, December 10, 2023 *Clara’s Picnic pre-show event UPGRADE


Full Price Ticket: $35

Ticket Plus Clara’s Picnic* for Matinees: $50 

Performance Only Information

Full Price Ticket: $35

Will Call opens 60-minutes before showtime.

House opens for seating 30-minutes before showtime. See below for information about Clara’s Picnic Pre-Show Event specific information and times.

Clara’s Picnic and Performance Information

Ticket Plus Clara’s Picnic* for Matinees: $50 

Offered before Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm Performances.

12:00pm – Theatre doors open for guests with Clara’s Picnic Tickets

12:30pm – Storytime with the Cast, followed by a backstage tour and light refreshments. The house will be closed briefly during the tour and refreshment portion of the event.

1:30pm – House reopens for all ticket holders

2:00pm – Performance Begins

Each Clara’s Picnic Ticket includes:

  • A ticket to the 2:00pm performance that day – A separate ticket is not required for the performance following Clara’s Picnic.
  • One Nutcracker Boutique coupon
  • Pre-show meet & greet and backstage tour
  • Picnic refreshments fit for a day at the World’s Fair!

We encourage guests to arrive around 12:00pm to provide amply time for parking and check-in prior to seating. Late arrivals risk missing the characters before they leave to prepare for the performance!

Children are required to have a ticketed adult chaperone present at Clara’s Picnic.

Sensory Friendly Performance Information

10:00am – Friday, December 8, 2023

Please call the Box Office for tickets to this performance.

Individual Tickets (1-9 tickets): $20/each

Group Tickets (10-19 tickets): $10/each

Large Group Tickets (20+ tickets): $7/each

What makes a Sensory Friendly Performance?

  • Lights in the audience will be on, but dimmed;
  • The music will softer;
  • There will be no bright or flashing lights coming from the stage.
Student Matinee Information

10:00am – Friday, December 8, 2023

Individual Tickets (1-9 tickets): $20/each

Group Tickets (10-19 tickets): $10/each

Large Group Tickets (20+ tickets): $7/each 

Bringing students to the theatre? Please complete our Group Form and our Box Office staff will be in touch to confirm your tickets.