Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts –

AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre, 2 E South St, Raleigh

 

Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 - 

Shows are 11 AM*, 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM

Presale tickets are now available. Tickets will be available to the public Oct 10th.

All performances at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts can be viewed through TicketMaster here. Links to individual performances are included below.

• *The Nutcracker Suite (11 AM) Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins with a bare stage and a mini class, then invites the audience to watch the magic unfold as lights, music, props, and dancers transform the stage. See firsthand how this beloved ballet comes to life, from studio to stage!

• The traditional full length Nutcracker ballet performs at 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM

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Downtown Cary Park:

The Gathering Place, 327 S Academy St, Cary

 Tickets will be available through RecTrac through the Town of Cary Nov 30.

• Nutcracker Tea with Cary Ballet Company  – 
  Additional Ticket Purchase - 
  Sunday, Dec 14, 2025, 2 PM - 3:30 PM
  
  Join us at the Park for a preview of the Nutcracker Suite as we bring this classic tale to life. We will read the story of the Nutcracker with a visit from the Cary Ballet Company’s dancers. Story time will be followed by tea (or coca!), cookies and an opportunity to visit with the dancers in costume as they visit each table. Dress your best as we celebrate a Christmas classic and prepare our youngest ballet fans for the story of the Nutcracker.
  
  Tickets will be $25 - You must have a TOC account to purchase tickets to this event. Tickets for this even only go on sale on Sunday, Nov 30, 10am. Purchase tickets here.

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Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary –
Friday, Dec 19– Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 

Tickets will be available Oct 10th. Ticket links for individual shows included below.

• The Nutcracker Suite -
  Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 6 PM,
  Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, 11 AM – Experience The Nutcracker Suite—a one-hour narrated matinee designed as a perfect introduction for kids of all ages. The program begins with a bare stage and a mini class, then invites the audience to watch the magic unfold as lights, music, props, and dancers transform the stage. See firsthand how this beloved ballet comes to life, from studio to stage!

• Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Suite -
  Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 11 AM –  
  An excellent introduction for kids of all ages. This narrated one-hour show begins with a bare stage, allowing the audience to watch how the stage is set with lights, music, props, and dancers — how dancers go from the studio to the theater. A one hour show with these modifications: House lights dimmed, softer music and a quiet room is available in the lobby if needed.

• The traditional full length Nutcracker ballet performs at the Cary Arts Center –
  Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 7 PM, Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, 2 PM and 7PM and Sunday, Dec 21, 2025, 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM. 

   

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• Sponsored Nutcracker Suite VIP Photo Op - Thursday, Dec 18, Friday, Dec 19 & Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 - This is a special opportunity to meet Sugarplum Fairy, her Prince and Clara with her Nutcracker Doll for a Photo Op after the shows in Principal's Hall. $10 per group photo, (limited to 5 people), a signed poster and one sweet treat per group. All proceeds benefit the 2025-26 season for this non-profit organization.