# Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at the Benedum Center > Event for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 4 – Dec 27 · 2:00 PM - Where: Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, 237 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - Ages: Ages 4 and up - Price: $28-$125 depending on seat tier - Organizer: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre - Official page: https://pbt.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/pittsburgh/activities/pittsburgh-ballet-theatre-the-nutcracker-at-the-benedum-center--listing-5c96d5476fceb932def05eb3 ## About Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker is a beloved Western Pennsylvania tradition set in historic 19th-century Pittsburgh. Perched inside the majestic Benedum Center in the Cultural District, the production features over 150 dancers, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky live, dancing snowflakes, a flying carousel, and a spectacular giant Christmas tree that grows before your eyes. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Benedum Center offers elevator access and coat check stroller storage. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Theater lounges on each level with comfortable seating and family restrooms. • Age Suitability: Recommended for ages 4 and up. • Sensory Tips: Grand orchestral music; dedicated sensory-friendly performance scheduled annually. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/pittsburgh-ballet-theatre-the-nutcracker--listing-0d69db823631b64036134403) — Fri, Dec 4 (+14 more dates) · 7:00 PM · Benedum Center · Paid · checked Oct 14. Terrence S. Orr's The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky, returns to the Benedum Center for its final year before an all-new PBT production in 2027. 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