The Nutcracker

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual Nutcracker Ballet on December 19-20-21, 2025. at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s score with Laura Jackson conducting.

Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 19th at 8pm, December 20th at 1pm and 7pm and Sunday December 21st at 1pm and 7pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices are $35 to $72 with discounts for seniors and children.

A special Sugar Plum party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

Mark your calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.

For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600.