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How long is The Nutcracker ballet usually?

approximately 2 hours

With choreography by Scottish Ballet founder Peter Darrell, and live music played by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, this ever-popular ballet is an unforgettable festive treat. The performance lasts approximately 2 hours including one 20-minute interval.

Does The Nutcracker have an intermission?

The Nutcracker is one of the first ballets for many children, because it's so magical. But at a full 2 hours plus intermission, it can also be one of the more challenging ballets for the very young. But there are some things that you can do to prepare before you go, so that the whole family can enjoy the performance.

How long is the average ballet performance?

The time for each ballet varies, but usually between two and a half to three hours. Two weeks prior to the performance, you may check the performance information page under Season Calendar for the production that you will attend to get more specific information on length of performance.

Regarding this, what do you wear to the nutcracker ballet?

Choose a non black neutral color like this manouschka navy blue dress but amp up the volume with a satin or silk material versus cotton or wool. How long does a ballet show last?

The theater can sometimes get cold, especially in the orchestra section. How long do the ballets last? The time for each ballet varies, but usually between two and a half to three hours.

And another question: how long is the first act of the nutcracker?

The first act, featuring the Party Scene, Battle Scene, and Snow Scene, is 52 minutes long. Act II, which opens with the classic Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and continues through Clara and the Prince's adventures in the Land of Sweets, is a bit shorter at 46 minutes long.

Which Nutcracker ballet is the best?

The Best Versions of "The Nutcracker Ballet"

The Nutcracker with Baryshnikov and Kirkland (1977) – For me, this is the most classic of Nutcrackers.
New York City Ballet (1993) – I rediscovered this one this year, and it was rather fun, seeing Mccaulay Caulkin of Home Alone fame dancing as the Nutcracker Prince.

Why is The Nutcracker so popular?

It's the juvenile warmth of the excited children in the party scene. It's the familiarity of the whole production, even if you're just seeing it for the first time. It's the ballet's ability to reach out and touch a part of you that triggers a warm holiday memory - that's The Nutcracker.

Regarding this, is the nutcracker boring?

For many families, "The Nutcracker" is a beloved holiday ritual, a respite from the season's stresses, an oasis of beauty, innocence and poetry. For the dancers, it is a marathon of pain, physical and existential. It is a minefield of injuries, illnesses and choking hazards. It can be crushingly boring.

How early should I arrive to the ballet?

The doors open 45 minutes before the performance. If you are picking up your tickets at Will Call, we strongly recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to curtain. Traffic, public transit, and parking can often be unpredictable, so please plan to arrive early to give yourself plenty of time.

By Shay