A one-hour Nutcracker (Act II only) at Symphony Hall in Phoenix on Wednesday, December 16, with softened recorded music, soft light instead of a dark theater, quiet spaces, fidgets to borrow, freedom to come and go, and a social story to read first.
“Freedom to move in/out of the theater space as meets the needs of your party”
Tickets are general admission within each section. Seats marked ADA Accessible are wheelchair and companion seating. Up to 9 tickets per order.
Before or after the show you can browse the Nutcracker Boutique, get hot chocolate or snacks at the bar, and take a photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy if your kid wants to.
Bags: small clutches, clear bags, and medical or family bags are allowed, and staff may check any bag.
The music (softened for this show, but it can still feel loud)not stated
Quieter, in the ballet's words
Designated quiet spaces around the venuequiet zone
Tickets run $25 to $45, plus an $11 per ticket processing fee, at tickets.balletaz.org. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a ticket.
Garages near Symphony Hall include Regency Garage (2nd St, south of Adams) and Civic Plaza West Garage (off 2nd St, south of Monroe St). Event parking typically costs $8 to $20, and spaces aren't guaranteed.
Large print programs are available, and assistive listening headsets can be checked out at the coat check areas.
Questions about the sensory adapted show: bazeducation@balletaz.org. Box office: 602-381-1096 (711 for relay), Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
