Meet the cast at the Land of the Sweets Nutcracker Tea!
Experience the holiday magic of the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s annual Nutcracker traditions that are sure to sell out! The Land of the Sweets Nutcracker Tea offers limited seating at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom December 1 along with the opportunity to meet the cast of BRBT’s The Nutcracker -A Tale from the Bayou and experience dancing, crafts and more! Then enjoy the professional production of The Nutcracker -A Tale from the Bayou complete with a cast of nearly 300 performers, snow, and the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra directed by David Torns. Discounts and best seating options are available with BRBT season tickets, the perfect holiday gift! The “New Legacy of Dreams” season includes The Nutcracker – A Tale from the Bayou December 14-15, guest company BODYTRAFFIC in partnership with Manship Theatre March 29-30, and Alice in Wonderland April 12-13.
THE NUTCRACKER – A TALE FROM THE BAYOU
“The crown jewel of the holiday season”
Four performances expected to sell out!
The nationally-acclaimed holiday classic The Nutcracker – A Tale From the Bayou continues under new artistic direction of Rebecca Mathews Acosta and Jonna Cox. The annual holiday production, created by Sharon Mathews and Molly Buchmann in 1992, delights audiences every year with beautiful dancing, lush sets, and the live accompaniment of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Torns. BRBT has nearly 300 cast members including local dancers from several parishes along with professional guest artists Lindsey Donnell and Elias Re from the renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem!
Different Ways to Purchase Tickets
Four ways to buy
- Ticketmaster
- call BRBT office 225-766-8379
- in person at River Center Box Office
- as part of a cost-saving season ticket package (More info here!)
BRBT is proud to offer its 2024-2025 season thanks to the generous support from our sponsors. Major sponsors include the Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The NeuroMedical Center and Dr. Richard Stanger, and Dancers’ Workshop (The official school of the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre). BRBT’s Premier Media Sponsor is The Advocate, and the Major Media Sponsor is 225 Magazine. Supporting Sponsors include: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, iHeartMedia Inc., Baton Rouge Parents, Lamar Advertising Company, Geaux Studio. The BRBT 2023-2024 season is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts; Office of Cultural Development; Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism; in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and administered by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Nutcracker – A Tale from the Bayou is best enjoyed by children over the age of three. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend performances. Please be aware that this show contains occasional pyrotechnics effects that may be considered alarming to those sensitive to loud sounds. Also, please be informed of the River Center’s clear bag (see above) and cashless policies. Only credit cards will be accepted for all parking and onsite purchases.