The Classic Nutcracker 2025

We’re bringing this beloved, sold-out holiday classic back to life on the NDSU stage for the 12th Season! This year, we’re adding a 5th performance, giving you even more opportunities to start your holiday week with magic. From sugarplums to soldiers, join Clara on her enchanting journey and add a touch of wonder to your season.

Experience a local professional production of The Nutcracker complete with a full live professional orchestra, plus special guest artists Craig A. Ellingson as Drosselmeyer and Makayla Finlinson as Arabia, performing breathtaking aerial silks.

Performance Dates:

Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 2:00 PM

This performance has sold out for the past 3 seasons—secure your tickets early to be part of the magic!

NDSU Challey Hall
Formally known as Festival Concert Hall

Please select a performance

Thu, Dec 18th, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Fri, Dec 19th, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Dec 20th, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Sat, Dec 20th, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Sun, Dec 21st, 2025 at 2:00 pm

TICKET COSTS

All ticket sales are final—FMBallet does not issue refunds.
Exchanges within the same production can be made up to 2 days prior to the production's opening performance.

All prices include ticketing fees.

Adult Tickets

Tier 1: $60.00
Tier 2: $49.00
Tier 3: $22.00

Senior (Ages 62+) / Military Tickets

Tier 1: $53.00
Tier 2:$43.00
Tier 3: $18.00

Student / Child

Tier 1: $35.00
Tier 2: $24.00
Tier 3: $15.00

Notes:

Students: any person that enrolled as a student, this includes college students.
Children ages 2 and under may sit on a parents lap without a ticket.