# The Nutcracker by Kansas City Ballet at Kauffman Center > Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 4 – Dec 24 · 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Where: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 - Ages: Ages 4 and up (Children must have ticket) - Price: $38-$145 depending on seating tier and performance time - Organizer: Kansas City Ballet & Kansas City Symphony - Official page: https://kcballet.org/performances-tickets/the-nutcracker/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/the-nutcracker-by-kansas-city-ballet-at-kauffman-center--listing-6138cf9b8ee0dc1ec57b9a0c ## About Hailed by critics as one of the most visually stunning productions in the United States, Devon Carney's spectacular staging of The Nutcracker by Kansas City Ballet is the crown jewel of Kansas City's performing arts holiday season. Held inside the Muriel Kauffman Theatre at the iconic Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, this grand production features the Kansas City Symphony performing Tchaikovsky's timeless score live in the orchestra pit. Children will be mesmerized by the 30-foot growing Christmas tree, giant whimsical puppets, magical falling snow flurries dancing across the stage, and the Sugar Plum Fairy's breathtaking choreography. Pre-show children's lobby activities, Nutcracker boutique shopping, and cast photo opportunities make this an unforgettable holiday theatre tradition. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: World-class ADA accessibility with elevators serving every level; complimentary stroller check is provided by the Kauffman Center concierge. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing mother suites and spacious family restrooms equipped with changing stations on all theatre concourse levels. • Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 4 and up; all patrons require a ticket; family matinee performances are especially welcoming to young theatergoers. • Sensory Tips: Live orchestral music and theatrical lighting including falling snow effects; booster seats and assistive listening devices available at coat check. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker — Kansas City Ballet](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/sensory-friendly-nutcracker-kansas-city-ballet--listing-ccac8e932b8b422689cbfabe) — Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM · Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts · From $25 · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. 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