THE NUTCRACKER 2025
AT THE TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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Sat, Nov 29 @1:00PM
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Sat, Nov 29 @ 5:30PM
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Sun, Nov 30 @ 2:00PM
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Mon, Dec 1* @ 11:00AM
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Thurs, Dec 18 @ 5:30PM
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Fri, Dec 19 @ 5:30PM
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Sat, Dec 20 @ 1:00PM
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Sat, Dec 20 @ 5:30PM
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Sun, Dec 2 @ 11:00PM
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Sun, Dec 21 @ 5:30PM
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Mon, Dec 22 @ 1:00PM
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Mon, Dec 22 @ 5:30PM
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Tue, Dec 23 @ 1:00PM
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Tue, Dec 23 @ 5:30PM
TICKET ON SALE DATES:
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DID YOU GET YOUR SLB SUBSCRIPTION BY MAY 31? Your Nutcracker presale begins Monday, July 1 @ 10AM via an email from Metrotix.
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DID YOU SUBSCRIBE AFTER MAY 31?
Your Nutcracker presale begins Monday, July 7 @ 10am via an email from Metrotix. -
MyMetrotix PreSale Tuesday, July 11 @ 10am
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TICKETS ON SALE TO ALL JULY 15 AT 10AM
CONSUMER ALERT: MetroTix is the only official ticketing agency authorized to sell tickets for Saint Louis Ballet's The Nutcracker and any performance by Saint Louis Ballet. Tickets on resale websites are often sold above the face value price and are ineligible for assistance in show cancellations or rescheduling or if lost or stolen. Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources cannot be guaranteed and may be fraudulent, stolen, or invalid. Saint Louis Ballet and MetroTix are not responsible for any tickets obtained through other sources.
What Audiences Say:
"This had been a tradition when my daughters were younger and now I was able to take one of them and her daughters. Great memories!" Dawn Y.
"My daughter and I look forward to attending the Nutcracker each December. We love watching the amazing dancers tell the story of the Nutcracker. Thank you for providing the opportunity to enjoy ballet in STL!" Kim B.
" I admire all the SLB dancers and enjoy every opportunity to see them perform." Vanessa S.
"Absolutely beautiful - dancers were phenomenal - brought tears to our eyes - great job!! We'll be back!" Julie M.
NEW GROWING TREE!
To be unveiled November 2025!
Be a Part of Saint Louis Ballet Nutcracker History!
With one $250 donation your name can be adorned on an ornament!
Designed by James Wolk and currently being built by Daniel Black, Saint Louis Ballet is thrilled to adorn our new Nutcracker tree with the names of our valued supporters and patrons.
Your donation of $250 or more will ensure your name is featured on one of the beautiful tree ornaments, helping to offset the cost of the tree’s design and construction. More than 40 ornaments are still available to claim!
As of May 31, thirteen generous donors have already secured our top ornaments — but many more are waiting to be adorned with your name.
Give $250 today and become part of a special holiday tradition with Saint Louis Ballet and the St. Louis community!
FUN FACTS:
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The tree grows from 11’-6” in the party scene to 23’-0” in the battle!
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The new tree was printed from the artwork by James Wolk by a local downtown company, Commerce Color, on wide canvas.
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The printed canvas then will be seamed together and rigged on the back with stiffener pockets.
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The tree will have 131 candles
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When the tree has grown to its full height there will be: 47 candy canes, 43 cones of Sugar Plums, 52 Globe ornaments, and 46 purple trumpets.
A SHORTER TALE
For our littlest audience members with the wiggles and for schools planning field trips learn more about The Nutcracker: A Shorter Tale, a condensed version narrated by Tom Sudholt of Classic 107.3.
Fun Nutcracker Facts:
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500 lbs of Dry Ice is used throughout the production
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100 lbs of Snow is dropped throughout the production
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10 lbs of Confetti is dropped throughout the production
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Over 320 dancing feet will be on stage for each show
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Over 120 pairs of pointe shoes will be worn throughout the production
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Over 110 ballet shoes will be worn
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Over 170 costumes will be worn
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Over 440 cubes of cheese will be thrown
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Over 70 props will be used
THE NUTCRACKER
BOUTIQUE
Gifts abound at SLB's holiday boutique filled with ornaments, unique and collectible Nutcrackers, SLB apparel, children's gifts, and more!
All sales benefit SLB, a not-for-profit company.