The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Chelsea and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra

Name: The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Chelsea and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Start: 2025-12-12T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-14T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Potter Center at Jackson College

Schedule

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Potter Center at Jackson College | Jackson, MI

Timeless Holiday Classic
Ballet Collaboration
Guest Conductor
Ballet Chelsea proudly presents its 28th annual performance of The Nutcracker, a Christmas Eve tale about a young girl named Marie and her magical journey to the enchanted Kingdom of Sweets. The Ballet Chelsea company artists and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra musicians will come together for this annual full-length, narrated ballet. Featuring guest conductor Katherine Kilburn
Four Showings to choose from:
DECEMBER 12, 2025, AT 7PM
DECEMBER 13, 2025 AT 12PM
DECEMBER 13, 2025 AT 5PM
DECEMBER 14, 2025 AT 2PM
at Jackson College's POTTER CENTER
CONCERT RUNTIME: 2 hrs
Buy tickets online: https://www.jacksonsymphony.org/concerts-and-events/the-nutcracker-2025/
Or buy in person/phone at:
JSO Box Office
215 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-3221
Individual Ticket Prices:
Section A – Adult $40 | Student $35
Section B - Adult $32 | Student $27
Section C – Adult $20 | Student $15
Student prices are for students birth-college. If your child will be using a seat, a ticket will need to be purchased. **This is usually a sold-out event.**
CMS Students: Will receive access to the student price listed above. CMS students get free tickets to concerts within our Classical Series. The Nutcracker is a Special Event and is not included in the Classical Series.
What does Section A, B, C mean?
The general description is: Sec. A is closer to the stage, Sec. B is midway back, and Sec. C is Balcony and handicapped seating. See the color-coded seating map when you go to buy tickets for a more accurate view.
SUGAR PLUM TEA
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025 @12:00 PM
Ballet Chelsea and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra invite kids and parents of all ages to the Sugar Plum Tea before the Sunday matinee performance of The Nutcracker. Enjoy a catered tea party with a character meet & greet, fun crafts, treats from the “Land of the Sweets,” watching company class onstage & more! Space is limited.
Located in the Robert Snyder Dining Commons of the Potter Center.
Tickets:https://jacksonsymphony.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUl000002mBEXMA2
See full details at:
https://www.jacksonsymphony.org/concerts-and-events/the-nutcracker-2025.
Handicapable access.
Parking Information/Handicap/Wheelchair Accessibility details:
Parking- There are some marked handicapable parking spaces located in the front of the parking lot closest to the door. They are not right next to the door, so there is a bit of a walk. Note that there is no valet parking available for this event.
Seating- There is handicapable seating and companion seats available about 4 rows from the front near our side entrance (which one of our greeters can point you to) and there are also a lot more options in the back row. There is space for wheelchairs and it is easy to maneuver a wheelchair next to a companion seat. Companion seats have chairs available to sit in, while handicapped seats are open areas to maneuver your own wheelchair into. There are only 3 wheelchairs available for use, so if you need one and have one of your own, please bring it with you. Alert a staff member if you need assistance. We are here for you! If you don't need a handicapped seat, but need to avoid going down steps or need to have less steps to get to your seat, choosing a seat towards the back is best. There are wide walkways that have steps with railings that can help you move farther towards the stage. Our ushers would also be happy to help you to a seat that would work well for you, but please note we can only accommodate a seat switch to unsold seats, so please choose a seat wisely. If you have questions regarding the best options for yourself or your party, please do not hesitate to call the box office for assistance.
Elevators- The elevators are located through the lobby and down the hallway in the back of the lobby. The main floor seats for the concert is on floor 2 or it may also be marked "mezzanine". The elevator DOES NOT go up to the balcony, so if you are uncomfortable climbing stairs, please choose main floor seats.