Join us for our 15th Anniversary Season of The Nutcracker Ballet - celebrating a Brazos Valley Tradition since 2012.
15th Anniversary Season
15th Anniversary Season
Photo Credit: Vacanva Photography. Ballet Brazos’ Nutcracker 2025
The Nutcracker
Come travel to the Land of the Sweets and let us show you the ballet world's time-honored holiday event that delights audiences of all ages. A cherished Brazos Valley tradition since 2012, our 2026 production of The Nutcracker this December 4-5 marks a dazzling 15th Anniversary Season.
Thanks to your generous support, we are again delighted to offer the extraordinary experience of live music by the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra at every performance.
This anniversary production will showcase acclaimed guest artists from the New York City Ballet as our Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, alongside a vibrant cast of professional dancers, distinguished guest artists from across Texas, and talented pre-professional performers from the Brazos Valley.
The celebration extends far beyond the stage. Exciting 15th Anniversary Nutcracker experiences await throughout the year, culminating in our gorgeous production of The Nutcracker December 4-5. Our pre-show events include Photos with Clara, Red Carpet Photo Area, live holiday music played by string ensembles, and our Nutcracker Market.
We invite you to join us in celebrating 15 seasons of magic, tradition, and community. Join us at our events throughout the year, secure your tickets early, and make The Nutcracker part of your holiday season!
Video credit: Flicker Film
Ticket sales begin September 1
December 4
7:00pm
Rudder Auditorium - Texas A&M
College Station, TX
December 5
2:00pm
Rudder Auditorium - Texas A&M
College Station, TX
December 5
6:30pm
Rudder Auditorium - Texas A&M
College Station, TX
Tickets to the Ballet Brazos Nutcracker are sold exclusively through the MSC Box Office
Tickets to the Ballet Brazos Nutcracker are sold exclusively through the MSC Box Office
Tickets to the Ballet Brazos Nutcracker are sold exclusively through the MSC Box Office, and never through third party ticketing sources. These sources will sell tickets at much higher prices than the price listed on our website. Please be aware and purchase tickets through the MSC Box Office only.
These programs made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through the Arts Center of Brazos Valley.
Video credit: Flicker Film, Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra. Editing: Kaitlin Gordon - Ballet Brazos Social Media Chair.
Musical Artists:
The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra
Over the years, Ballet Brazos has dared to dream big so we could bring quality classical ballet to the Brazos Valley. We grew to include guest artists from the New York City Ballet, to create lush scenery and elaborate costumes, to increase the quality of our performances, and to add new elements to the Nutcracker experience each year. Ballet Brazos set a goal from the early years to have a live symphony orchestra provide the music for our Nutcracker Ballet as another beautiful touch to further elevate our Nutcracker experience. This year, thanks to your generous support, we are again delighted to offer the extraordinary experience of live music by the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra at every performance this 15th Anniversary Season!
Celebrity Mother Ginger
And, this year’s Celebrity Mother Ginger is none other than KBTX news anchor and executive producer Rusty Surette, who will perform at our evening shows.
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Rusty Surette
-KBTX News Anchor and Executive Producer-
Celebrity Mother Ginger
Guest Artists
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Andrew Veyette - Principal, New York City Ballet
Sugar Plum Fairy’s Cavalier
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Ashley Laracey - Soloist, New York City Ballet
Sugar Plum Fairy
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Seth York
-Bruce Wood Dance-
Nutcracker Prince
Photo: Kent Barker
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Golden Wright
-Dean of the College of Fine Arts & Communication, Lamar University-
Uncle Drosselmeyer
Photo: Lynn Lane
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Dominick Oliver
-Dance Instructor, Choreographer-
Mouse King, Russian
Photo: Vacanva
Ballet Brazos Lead Dancers
*Shows dancers appearing in are designated by: Evening (E) - Fri, Dec 5, 7:00pm & Sat, Dec 6, 6:30pm Matinee (M) - Sat, Dec 6, 2:00pm
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Hana Reid
Clara (E)
Columbine Doll (M)
Photo: Ashkan Image Photography
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London Quin
Clara (M)
Columbine Doll (E)
Photo: Glory Photography
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Lexi Sink
Snow Queen (E)
Photo: Ariana Jones Photography
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Hallie Ferris
Snow Queen (M)
Photo: Vacanva Photography
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Rylee Kinnard
Dew Drop Fairy (E)
Photo: Ashkan Image Photography
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Avery House
Dew Drop Fairy (M)
Photo: Ashkan Image Photography
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Kanzie Mantey
Russian Peppermint
Soldier Doll (M)
Photo: Ashkan Image Photography
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Dominic Reid
Fritz (E)
Photo: Vacanva Photography
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Daniel Nobles
Fritz (M)
Photo: EK Simmons Photography
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Ainsley Tomlinson
Harlequin Doll (E)
Chinese Tea (M)
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Lucy Lyles
Harlequin Doll (M)
Chinese Tea (E)
Photo: Jay Neill
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Ava Gordon
Soldier Doll (E)
Nutcracker Doll
Photo: Ariana Jones Photography
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Deliah Schinzler
Spanish Chocolate Lead (M)
Photo: Jay Neill
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Isabella Garcia
Arabian Coffee Lead (E)
Photo: Josh Brewster
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Adyson Green
Arabian Coffee Lead (M)
Photo: Monica Green
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Katharine Larkin
French Marzipan Lead (E)
Photo: Ariana Jones Photography
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Juliana Larkin
French Marzipan Lead (M)
Photo: Kristy Larkin
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Caroline Burrough
Chinese Tea (E)
Photo: Ashkan Image Photography
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Gabriella Ha
Chinese Tea (M)
Photo: Gilded Sun Photography
What people are saying
“Beautifully done, professionals were exceptional, loved seeing the variety of ages and skill development. Bravo!”
— Ballet Brazos Nutcracker Patron
“It was my first time to attend and it was so enjoyable! I was worried my son and three year old wouldn’t enjoy it but they were captivated.”
— Ballet Brazos Nutcracker Patron
“It was wonderful and one of our favorite Christmas traditions!”
— Ballet Brazos Nutcracker Patron
“The performance was great, as always. We have many talented local dancers. I love that we can see such a high caliber performance in our hometown and not have to travel to a big city.”
— Ballet Brazos Nutcracker Patron