Maine State Ballet ushers in the holiday season with its classic production of The Nutcracker at Merrill Auditorium from November 29th through December 8th. Artistic Director and former New York City Ballet dancer Linda MacArthur Miele directs and choreographs the story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they travel through the Land of Sweets to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy. Costumes and scenery by Associate Director Gail Csoboth. Robert Lehmann returns as Conductor of the Maine State Ballet Orchestra and Choir.

Performance Dates

Friday, November 29 at 2pm
Saturday, November 30 at 2pm
Sunday, December 1 at 2pm
Saturday, December 7 at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, December 8 at 2pm

Tickets on Sale Now

Performed at Merrill Auditorium

20 Myrtle Street

Portland, ME 04101

Reserved Seating

Ticket Prices: $28-$88* (before fees)
$4 discount for children (12 and under)

$4 discount for seniors (62 and over) and Groups of 10 or more

*Per ticket service fee varies from $3 – $10 depending on ticket price.

Approximate length: 2 hours

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