Balletmet Nutcracker and West Side Story, and how to get discounted tickets for Balletmet

Attending a BalletMet performance in Columbus is a must-do. The talent, athleticism, storytelling, and music is something that anyone will appreciate. 

Balletmet 2024/2025 season

The 47th season will be the last programmed by current Artistic Director Edwaard Liang, and feature Dracula, The Nutcracker, West Side Story, Sleeping Beauty, and Black Voices.

Balletmet Sleeping Beauty. credit Jennifer Zmuda

• Oct. 25-Nov. 2, 2024: Dracula at Davidson Theatre stage
• Dec. 12-28, 2024: The Nutcracker at the Ohio Theatre
• Feb. 13-16, 2025: West Side Story at the Ohio Theatre. The production will be an exciting community collaboration alongside CAPA, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Columbus.
• May 2-4, 2025: Sleeping Beauty at the Ohio Theatre
• June 6-14, 2025: Black Voices at the Davidson Theatre. The triple-bill is a vibrant collection of three innovative ballets.

Ohio Theatre single ticket pricing ranges from $30-$109, and Davidson single ticket pricing ranges from $30-$93.

All tickets and subscriptions can be purchased online at www.balletmet.org and at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.). To purchase tickets by phone, please call (614) 229-4848.

BalletMet The Nutcracker discounts and special performances

BalletMet Discounted Ticket options

In addition to other discount ticket programs below, BalletMet has launched an expanded Rush Ticket Program and the new Pay What You Want program to make performances more accessible.

Senior Dress Rehearsals

Seniors ages 55+ can purchase tickets to special senior dress rehearsal performances.

Dracula: Friday, October 25 | 11 a.m.
Sleeping Beauty: Friday, May 2 | 11 a.m.
Black Voices: Friday, June 6 | 11 a.m.

Rush Ticket Program

The Rush Ticket Program now includes teachers as well as students, and those with a valid school ID can purchase $15 tickets to any show.

Pay What You Want performances

The Pay What You Want nights allow attendees to purchase discounted tickets to select performances on a first-come, first-serve basis. The price attendees choose to pay will support BalletMet productions, education, and scholarships.

Dracula
Sunday, October 27 | 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 31 | 7:30 p.m.

The Nutcracker
Thursday, December 12 | 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 26 | 7:30 PM
Friday, December 27 | 12 PM
Friday, December 27 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 28 | 12 PM

Sleeping Beauty
Sunday, May 4 | 5:30 p.m.

Black Voices
Saturday, June 7 | 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 12 | 7:30 p.m.

Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Purchase tickets at the theatre box office on the day of the show. The box office opens 2 hours prior to show time. 

Purchase both Rush and Pay What You Want tickets at the theatre box office two hours prior to the performance.

Columbus Metropolitan Library Culture Pass

A limited number of Culture Passes are available at all CML library branches and are good for all BalletMet performances.

Passes are good for two free tickets to the performance of your choice. Redeem tickets at the theatre box office two hours prior to the show time on the day you are attending. 

Read more about options on the website.

For more information, visit www.BalletMet.org.

BalletMet The Nutcracker discounts and special performances

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