The Nutcracker - The Houston Ballet

Coordinator: Sandy Beatty

Ages: 3 yr old & up (Children attending a ballet performance should be able to remain quiet and attentive for a two-hour performance).

For questions or comments, please use this forum: https://www.thehomeschoolcouncil.org/forum/the-nutcracker

RSVP by October 13th, 2022.

Enjoy this classic performance!

At this time, face masks are NOT required.

AT WHAT AGE IS IT APPROPRIATE TO BRING A CHILD TO THE BALLET?

Children attending a ballet performance should be able to remain quiet and attentive for a two-hour performance. Houston Ballet generally recommends that children be at least three years of age to attend a performance. But individual maturity levels vary, and parents know their child's level of maturity best. Story ballets, such at The Nutcracker, are an excellent introduction for children. No matter what age your child is, he or she must have a ticket. Also please note that parents will be asked to remove children creating a disturbance during the performance out of respect for other guests.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO THE PERFORMANCE?

It is suggested that you wear business casual clothes -- or more formal attire -- to performances. People attend performances in a wide variety of clothes, but typically tend to dress up for the event. The theater can sometimes get cold, especially in the orchestra section.

IF I HAVE TO REMOVE MY CHILD FROM THE THEATER, CAN I RE-ENTER THE PERFORMANCE?

Out of respect for other audience members, no one can enter the theater while the dancers are performing.

Intermission:  is there food available for purchase?

The intermission will be 20 minutes, and neither food or the boutique will be open. Make sure your children have a snack/breakfast before attending, the performance ends at 1:00 PM.

WHERE DO I PARK FOR A PERFORMANCE?

THEATER DISTRICT PARKING

Entrance on Smith St. and Prarie St.

Garage Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.  Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-11 p.m.

$12; hourly parking not available

LYRIC CENTRE GARAGE

Entrances on Smith St. and Preston St.

Garage Hours:

6 AM - 7 PM, Monday - Friday 24 Hour Exit Access

$3/hour, up to $15