The Mini-Nut

Maryland Youth Ballet presents *The Mini-Nut*, a shortened, family-oriented adaptation of *The Nutcracker* created to introduce young children to the magic of the holiday ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky’s soaring music, the production is performed by members of Maryland Youth Ballet’s full-length *Nutcracker* cast and is designed to hold the attention of even the youngest theatergoers. The performance lasts less than an hour and is suitable for all ages.

When: December 5–6, 2026

Showtimes: Saturday, December 5 at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 6 at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

Special Performance: The 5:00 p.m. performance on Saturday is a sensory-friendly presentation.

Run time: Less than one hour

Lineup: Performers are cast members from Maryland Youth Ballet’s full-length production.

Ages: Suitable for all ages and particularly geared toward young audiences.

Tickets: Reserved seating. For the 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. performances, online tickets are $27 for children age 12 and under and seniors age 65 and older, and $32 for adults. At the door, tickets are $31 for children age 12 and under and seniors age 65 and older, and $36 for adults. For the 5:00 p.m. sensory-friendly performance, online tickets are $25 for children age 12 and under and seniors age 65 and older, and $30 for adults; door prices are $29 and $34, respectively.

Venue: Cultural Arts Center-Montgomery College

Address: 7995 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910

Presented by: Maryland Youth Ballet

Accessibility: The event page does not provide general accessibility information; it identifies the Saturday 5:00 p.m. performance as sensory-friendly.

Contact: (301) 608-2232; boffice@montgomerycollege.edu

Website: marylandyouthballet.org