Ballet Brazos Presents The Nutcracker at Rudder Auditorium

Come travel to the Land of the Sweets and let us show you the ballet world's time-honored holiday event that brings together young and old for an evening of magic and enchantment.

A Brazos Valley tradition since 2012, the 2025 production of The Nutcracker this December 5-6 will feature new and exciting experiences.

Thanks to your generous support, we are delighted to offer the extraordinary experience of live music by the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra at every performance this 14th Anniversary Season!

Once again, The Nutcracker will feature preeminent ballet dancers from the New York City Ballet as our Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Our cast includes dancers from professional ballet companies, guest artists from Texas, and pre-professional performers from across the Brazos Valley.

In addition, exciting Nutcracker experiences await at our pre-show events including Photos with Clara, Red Carpet Photo Area, live holiday music played by string ensembles, and our Nutcracker Market. Come early and start your holidays with The Nutcracker!

Performance Times

• December 5th — 7:00PM
• December 6th — 2:00PM
• December 6th — 6:30PM