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Sensory-Friendly Performances
Milwaukee Ballet's Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker is designed for children, families, and individuals with autism or other sensory processing needs, or anyone who would benefit from an adjusted performance such as young children.
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Performance Details
The 2025/26 Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker will take place at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Before the show, attendees are invited to enjoy a "Meet & Greet" with members of The Nutcracker cast in the Anello Atrium (subject to dancer availability)
All tickets are $20 for this adapted production. Please see below for information about the performance modifications.
Tickets will go on sale mid-July. See you for the holidays!
Relaxed House Rules
- Admission tickets provide a seat for each ticket holder, however, we encourage families to move around the theater as needed during the production.
- Sensory bags available for use, available for check-out at the Boutique
- House lights remain on
- Doors remain open for exiting theater as needed
- Use of tablet/smartphones allowed (no photos of performance)
- Designated Quiet Zone in the Green Room will be made available for audience members to take a break from the performance
Performance Adaptations
- Adjusted live performance from our orchestra
- No flashing lights, stage fog/smoke or sudden sounds
Adjusted Performance Run Time
- Act I: 46 minutes long
- Intermission will be shortened to 15 minutes
- Act II is 41 minutes long
Thank You!
Our Sensory-Friendly Performances are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.
