New Jersey Ballet Nutcracker

 

The Nutcracker: An MPAC Holiday Tradition

New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by New Jersey Symphony, is the longest running original professional production in the state. Many in the audience who saw the production as children now bring their own children and grandchildren to this cherished holiday experience for the whole family. When the curtain rises, audiences can expect brilliant dancing and glorious costumes, with plenty of thrilling magic and festive cheer to enchant youngsters and grown-ups alike!

 

New Jersey Ballet Nutcracker

Sensory Friendly Performances at MPAC

At all sensory friendly performances, MPAC is pleased to offer fidget toys, noise reduction headphones, and more!

  • Fidget toys will be made available both in the lobby and in the relaxation room for those who need them.
  • Noise reduction headphones can be rented for free in the box office. The box office will hold your photo ID in order to rent the headphones for the duration of the show.
  • Supplies are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
  • There will be signs at the performance with more information on how to access the relaxation room and fidget toys, and MPAC house managers will be available to answer questions and provide assistance and directions.

Click here to buy tickets to the sensory friendly performance of The Nutcracker on Friday, December 26th at 1pm!

PLEASE be careful to only visit our official website, as many scalper sites are selling tickets for much higher than face value. Tickets for all performances of The Nutcracker are $47 – $99, all fees included.

 

New Jersey Ballet Nutcracker

 

Don’t miss another sensory friendly performance this spring!

On March 1st, Curious George, the inquisitive monkey of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show, stars in a brand–new fun-filled musical adventure! On All–You–Can–Eat Meatball Day, George heads to Rome where he enters his friend Chef Pisghetti’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest, and in the process learns the secret ingredient to cooking!

Click here to buy tickets to the sensory friendly performance of Curious George: The Golden Meatball on Sunday, March 1st at 4:30pm!

 

Curious George

 

Click here to learn more about sensory friendly performances at MPAC!

Sensory friendly performances are supported by a generous grant provided by the George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust.