by New York City Ballet
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Home stage of New York City Ballet, where families can see full ballet performances, including the holiday Nutcracker. Seeing the company live is a popular first-ballet outing for kids who take dance.
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Fall, winter (Nutcracker) and spring seasons
Ticket prices vary by performance
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Ages 4–17.
Ticket prices vary by performance
Fall, winter (Nutcracker) and spring seasons
20 Lincoln Center Plaza, 10023, in Lincoln Square, Manhattan.
Yes. New York City Ballet at the David H. Koch Theater is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by New York City Ballet: nycballet.com, or call (212) 496-0600.
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