# The Nutcracker — Indianapolis Ballet with the ISO

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Dec 17 (+4 more dates) · 7:30 PM
- Where: Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Ages: Recommended for ages 5 & up
- Price: Tickets via Ticketmaster or Butler Arts & Events Center Box Office (price not printed)
- Organizer: Indianapolis Ballet with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Official page: https://www.ticketmaster.com/indianapolis-ballet-tickets/artist/2919727
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Indianapolis Ballet's annual Nutcracker, performed since 2007, follows Clara's Christmas Eve journey to the Land of the Sweets with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy, set to Tchaikovsky's score played live by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra under Andrew Grams. Performances at Clowes Memorial Hall run about two hours with one intermission and are recommended for ages 5 and up. The opening performance on Thursday, Dec. 17 is a Sensory Friendly Performance with recorded music instead of the orchestra, a good option for children with sensory sensitivities or for a first, lower-pressure ballet outing. Tickets are sold online through Ticketmaster or at the Butler Arts & Events Center box office.

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