Ballet Conservatory of Asheville presents
The Nutcracker
Thu & Fri, Dec 17 & 18, 2026 • 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10 am
Diana Wortham Theatre
The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville is thrilled to announce Kira Robinson and Ethan Wilson from New York City’s Dance Theater of Harlem will be performing the roles of Sugar Plum and Cavalier in this year’s production.
The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s Nutcracker is a magically festive, full-length Nutcracker, featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory’s celebrated pre-professional company. A full production with impressive sets and costumes.
A young girl’s holiday dream comes true. Having crept downstairs at midnight to play with her new Nutcracker doll. Clara is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, snow fairies, magic and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away, meeting a host of enchanting characters.
The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s alumni have received ballet company contracts with American Ballet Theater’s Studio Company, Kansas City Ballet II, Ballet Tucson, Miami City Ballet, New Chamber Ballet NYC, Carolina Ballet, and Washington Ballet II, plus bca grads have been award scholarships and placement in the top ballet university programs, UNCSA, IU, OU, BU, UofU, & UC. So proud of our dancers.
Ticket Info
Reserved seating
- $32–$37 regular price
- $25–$32 student price
- $20–$25 children 12 & under
Price before taxes and fees. Ticket fee details
Plan Your Visit
Thursday–Saturday, December 17–19, 2026 • varying show times
Thursday & Friday
- Lobby & Box Office open – 3:30 pm & 6:30 pm
- Seating begins – 4 pm & 7 pm
- Show time – 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Duration – TBA
- Intermission – TBA
Saturday
- Lobby & Box Office open – 9 am
- Seating begins – 9:30 am
- Show time – 10 am
- Duration – TBA
- Intermission – TBA
PLEASE NOTE: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts’ Box Office is the ONLY official ticketing provider for events at the Wortham Center’s venues: Diana Wortham Theatre, Tina McGuire Theatre and Henry LaBrun Studio. Beware of third-party ticketing scams.
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