Sensory-Friendly

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

Journey to the Land of the Sweets for Philadelphia’s most beloved holiday tradition. Giant mice, dancing snowflakes, a growing Christmas tree, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS PERFORMANCE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Adjusted lighting and sound.
  • Lower sound levels throughout the performance.
  • House lights will remain on (at a low level) in the theatre auditorium during the performance.

RELAXED THEATER RULES:

  • Guests are free to talk, leave their seats, and move freely during the performance.
  • A designated safe/quiet area within the theatre (Canteen located on the lower level of the Academy of Music).
  • Gluten-free concession options.

Check out our pre-visit materials (prepared by Professor Roger Ideshi, JD, OT/L, FAOTA and Christina Smith, OTR/L).

Philadelphia Ballet is grateful to The Bergman Foundation for their support of these sensory-friendly performances.

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