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November and December
Touhill Performing Arts Center

St. Louis' favorite

holiday tradition 

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THE NUTCRACKER 2024


AT THE TOUHILL

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

  • November 30 (Sat) 1:00 pm

  • November 30 (Sat) 5:30 pm 

  • December 1 (Sun) 2:00 pm

  • December 19 (Thu) 4:30 pm 

  • December 20 (Fri) 5:30 pm

  • December 21 (Sat) 1:00 pm 

  • December 21 (Sat) 5:30 pm 

  • December 22 (Sun) 2:30 pm 

  • December 22 (Sun) 7:00 pm 

  • December 23 (Mon) 2:30 pm 

  • December 23 (Mon) 7:00 pm

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.

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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.

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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. 

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Fun Nutcracker Facts:

  • 500 lbs of Dry Ice is used throughout the production

  • 100 lbs of Snow is dropped throughout the production

  • 10 lbs of Confetti is dropped throughout the production

  • Over 320 dancing feet will be on stage for each show

  • Over 120 pairs of pointe shoes will be worn throughout the production

  • Over 110 ballet shoes will be worn 

  • Over 170 costumes will be worn 

  • Over 440 cubes of cheese will be thrown 

  • 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. 

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