# Ballet Virginia's The Nutcracker at the Sandler Center

> Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 11 (+2 more dates) · 7:30 PM
- Where: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- Ages: Families
- Price: Ticketed via Ticketmaster; prices not listed
- Organizer: Ballet Virginia
- Official page: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100650A895F6746
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Ballet Virginia's Nutcracker brings a cast of more than 100 dancers, led by Ballet Virginia's professional company, to the Sandler Center stage, with Tchaikovsky's score played live by the Symphonicity Orchestra. Families can watch the waltzing flowers, the playful mice and the Sugar Plum Fairy in a full holiday production in Virginia Beach Town Center. There are five performances over the weekend, and the 2 pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday are the easiest choice for younger children. Tickets are sold through the Sandler Center box office and Ticketmaster.

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