November 27 - December 27, 2026

Nashville's Nutcracker

Choreography, Story Interpretation, and Direction by Paul Vasterling

*Single tickets on sale August 3.


venue: JACKSON HALL, TPAC

Pirouette into the perfect winter season with Middle Tennessee’s favorite holiday tradition, Nashville’s Nutcracker!

Featuring Tchaikovsky’s enduringly iconic score performed live by the Nashville Symphony, Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s Emmy Award-winning retelling takes you on a uniquely-Nashville adventure filled with swirling snowflakes, whimsical wonders, and timeless storytelling. From the sweetest Sugar Plum Fairy to the tiniest baby mouse, this heartwarming holiday ballet is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Join us to create magical memories that will last for years to come!

  • Friday, November 27 at 2 p.m.  

    Saturday, November 28 at 2 p.m.  

    Saturday, December 5 at 2 p.m.   

    Saturday, December 5 at 7 p.m.  

    Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m.

    Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m.  

    Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m.  

    Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m.  

    Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.

    Friday, December 18 at 7 p.m.  

    Saturday, December 19 at 2 p.m.  

    Saturday, December 19 at 7 p.m.  

    Sunday, December 20 at 2 p.m.  

    Monday, December 21 at 2 p.m.   

    Monday, December 21 at 7 p.m.   

    Tuesday, December 22 at 2 p.m.  

    Tuesday, December 22 at 7 p.m.  

    Wednesday, December 23 at 2 p.m.  

    Wednesday, December 23 at 7 p.m.  

    Thursday, December 24 at 2 p.m.  

    Saturday, December 26 at 2 p.m.  

    Sunday, December 27 at 2 p.m. 

  • Act 1: 51 minutes

    Intermission: 20 minutes

    Act 2: 51 minutes


CHOREOGRAPHY, STORY INTERPRETATION, AND DIRECTION
Paul Vasterling

ACT II GRAND PAS DE DEUX CHOREOGRAPHY
Lev Ivanov

SCENIC DESIGN
Shigeru Yaji

COSTUME AND ADDITIONAL SCENIC DESIGN
Campbell Baird

MUSIC
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Music performed live by the Nashville Symphony

ORIGINAL LIGHTING DESIGN
Scott Leathers

Please note artists, performances, and dates are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable.