Keith Michael’s The Nutcracker at Colden Auditorium

About this event

New York Theatre Ballet performs Keith Michael’s one-hour version of The Nutcracker at Colden Auditorium on December 4, 2026. The venue announces a 7 p.m. curtain and recommends the production for ages three and older. This staging uses an Art Nouveau setting inspired by 1907, bringing Tchaikovsky’s score into a compact family-oriented ballet.

Tickets are listed at $25 plus fees. The center describes several discount schemes and reduced-fee buying options, but their eligibility must be checked with the box office. Families should select their seating and access requirements before purchasing rather than assuming every part of the auditorium has the same access.

Organizer: New York Theatre Ballet / Kupferberg Center for the Arts

Age requirements: Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Accessibility: Reeves Avenue’s main approach includes stairs. The center describes a ramp route from Kissena Boulevard and an alternative elevator route through the music building. Colden Auditorium has limited wheelchair spaces; mezzanine seating uses stairs. Request access seating at purchase via 718-793-8080.

Duration: One hour, as stated by the venue.

Getting there

153-49 Reeves Avenue, Flushing, New York City, NY

Public transportation

The center lists Q17, Q25, Q34, Q44, Q64 and Q88 buses serving the campus. Subway journeys may require a bus transfer; check MTA directions.

Before you go

Venue parking is limited and first-come, first-served. Lots 15N and 15S are across from the pedestrian entrance; the center says lots close one hour after the event.

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Plan your visit

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Questions & answers

Sources & latest check

• Kupferberg Center — event, price and age guidance ↗
• Kupferberg Center — accessibility ↗
• Kupferberg Center — directions and parking ↗
• NYC Tourism — 2026 event date ↗

Checked 2026-10-12. Confirm details with the organizer before making plans.