The Nutcracker

Friday, Nov 27 - 29, 2026

Main Stage

All Ages

November 27th 2026, 2:00 pm
November 27th 2026, 7:00 pm
November 28th 2026, 2:00 pm
November 28th 2026, 7:00 pm
November 29th 2026, 1:00 pm

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission

Experience the dazzling lighting and scenery by Broadway designers! Featuring live music from The Hanover Theatre Nutcracker Orchestra, this production of The Nutcracker will enchant you with its brilliant dancing and vibrant costumes.

The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky first performed in Russia in December 1892 and based on the stories of E.T.A. Hoffmann and Alexandre Dumas. The story revolves around Clara, a young girl who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift and then enters a magical world where the Nutcracker and other characters come to life.

Returning to lead the orchestra is Music Director and Conductor Jonathan McPhee, conductor emeritus of Boston Ballet.

All-In Pricing: Including all fees, tickets range from $52 to $79 depending on seat location and availability. Save on handling fees in person at The Hanover Theatre box office. Contact the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information.

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Cookies & Tea with Clara

Looking to add even more magic to your Nutcracker experience? Join Clara and her friends for a special meet-and-greet tea party! At this enchanting event, Clara and friends will read the story of The Nutcracker ballet and whisk your child off to a magical hour of dancing, eating cookies and sipping tea.

Tickets & Information

Cookies & Tea with Clara is on November 15, 2026. Seating is for children only. Adults do not need to purchase a ticket, but are expected to stay and observe the event.

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Inclement Weather Policy

It is generally impossible for touring shows and performances to be rescheduled, and so we do not cancel events due to inclement weather. As is the case with other touring performances and sporting events, ticket sales revenue belongs to the touring show, and we can’t refund purchases without their permission. We will do our best to exchange your tickets to an alternate performance of the same show, if applicable. Please leave extra time to travel to the theatre and do not endanger yourself.

During Worcester snow parking bans, the Federal Plaza Garage is heavily used by city residents. If the Federal Plaza Garage is full, the next closest parking locations are the McGrath (Library) Lot and the Worcester Common Garage. For all municipal parking lot and garage locations, please visit the city’s website.

You can protect your investment by participating in Booking Protect, a ticket insurance option. You can choose to select Booking Protect as an add-on before finalizing your transaction. Booking Protect is only available at the time of purchase and allows you to receive a full refund of the purchase price should you or anyone in your party be unable to attend due to injury, illness, extreme weather conditions and more. Note that Booking Protect only applies to extreme weather conditions where the government has issued a travel warning.

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