Ballet dancer en pointe with a Nutcracker figure beside them, set against a colorful bokeh background.
Family Series
Dec 12, 2026 Multiple Times $20 / $17 Main Stage, Building 11-A

Join Ballet for Young Audiences as they present another year of this Grunin Center holiday tradition. This child-friendly production of The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara, the favorite godchild of Herr Drosselmeyer, a mysterious clockmaker who helps to transport Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to a special realm. This condensed version of the ballet is narrated to help young ballet enthusiasts enjoy the performance.

Please note that, per Grunin Center Policy, all Family Shows require a ticket for all attendees, regardless of age.

Performance Dates

Saturday
Dec 12, 2026 1:00 pm
Venue: Main Stage, Building 11-A
Tickets: Adult (House): $20 | Child 12 & Under (House): $17
Saturday
Dec 12, 2026 4:00 pm
Venue: Main Stage, Building 11-A
Tickets: Adult (House): $20 | Child 12 & Under (House): $17
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Event Essentials

Only Authorized Ticket Seller

Tickets purchased through GruninCenter.org are guaranteed authentic. GruninCenter.org and the Grunin Center Box Office are the only authorized ticket sellers for this performance.

Ticketing Policy

All sales are final. Policies, programs, artists, dates, times, and prices are subject to change without notice. Members may be eligible for exchanges and refunds based on their membership level. A complete listing of ticketing policies can be found on our Ticketing Policies page.

Accessible Seating & Services

Accessible seating is available through all ticket sales channels on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible seating locations include a space suitable for a patron-provided wheelchair. Patrons requesting accessible seating acknowledge that they, or a member of their party, require accessible seating due to a mobility disability (visible or non-visible) as defined by the ADA, or require the features of an accessible seating location.

Requests for interpretive services or braille programs must be made at least three weeks prior to the event; more advance notice is appreciated. Assistive listening devices are available for the Main Stage by visiting the Box Office prior to each performance. Please call (voice) 732-255-0500 or email (text) grunincenter@ocean.edu with accessibility requests beyond wheelchair accessible seating. 

Group Rates

Save 10% off the ticket’s face value when you buy in groups of 10 or more! Please contact the Box Office to order group tickets at 732-255-0500 Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 5pm.

Venue Information – Mezzanine Access

All seats in row AA – DD of the Mezzanine require stairs to access. Row EE does not require stairs. There are 2 central stairs in the Mezzanine, and no aisles against the walls.

Date
Dec 12 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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