Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker | Landers Theatre

No Springfield Christmas is complete without the Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Follow Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Mouse King through the Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets in this beloved holiday classic, performed on the stage of the historic Landers Theatre.
Performances run Thursday, December 17 through Monday, December 21, 2026 at The Landers Theatre, 311 E. Walnut Street in Springfield, with evening and matinee shows. The show runs about 2 hours with a 20 minute intermission and is rated G for all ages.
Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, students and military and $29 for children 12 and under, plus fees. Groups of 12 or more are $25 each through the box office at 417 869 1334. See showtimes and buy tickets on the Springfield Little Theatre website.