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Did you see The Nutcracker Ballet at the Five Flags Center?
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World Ballet Company brings this beloved holiday tradition to life in a dazzling, Broadway-caliber production. Catch the show in Dubuque, IA at Five Flags Center!
Tickets:
$43.70 - $117.45 (all fees included)
Duration:
1 hour 40 minutes (including 20-minute intermission)
Location:
Five Flags Center,
405 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Audience:
2+ recommended
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World Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker is a vibrant holiday production filled with festive magic and timeless music, honoring the best of this beloved ballet. Featuring 40 professional dancers, over 150 dazzling hand-crafted costumes, and exquisite hand-painted sets, this sugar-dusted spectacle is designed to delight audiences of all ages.
From the twinkling Waltz of the Snowflakes to the enchanting Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, every scene captures the wonder of the season. Whether you’re sharing the experience with children or gifting yourself a holiday treat, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate.
For those in Dubuque, IA looking to make holiday memories, this is the ballet to see.
How to Get Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online (click on the Buy Tickets button on this page) or directly from the Five Flags Center Box Office.
For full pricing and availability, please visit the Five Flags Center ticketing page.
Tickets are subject to availability. Please contact the venue box office for additional information.
General inquiries: hello@worldballetcompany.com or 1-888-469-1011.
It’s Christmas Eve, and everyone is excited at the Counselor Stahlbaum’s house! The guests arrive, the children laugh and play, waiting to see the beautiful Christmas tree and the gifts. A special guest, the mysterious Master of Dolls, comes dressed like a wizard. He amazes everyone with magical clockwork dolls that come to life and dance. He gives little Marie a funny wooden Nutcracker. Her brother Fritz tries to play with it and accidentally breaks it! Marie feels sad and gently cares for her new toy while everyone dances one last time. The party ends, and the house grows quiet as Christmas night begins.
Marie falls asleep with her Nutcracker. At midnight, the room begins to change—walls move, the Christmas tree grows taller, and all the toys come alive! Suddenly, mice led by the scary Mouse King appear. The Nutcracker bravely leads his toy soldiers into battle. When Marie sees her Nutcracker in danger, she throws her slipper at the Mouse King to save him! The mice run away, and a wonderful surprise happens—the Nutcracker turns into a handsome Prince! He thanks Marie and invites her on a magical journey. They dance among the falling snowflakes as they travel to a new land.
Marie and the Prince arrive in the sparkling City of Sweets, ruled by the beautiful Fairy and the kind Drosselmeyer. Dancers from all around the world perform to celebrate their victory. Everything is full of joy, color, and music! But soon the dream fades away, and Marie wakes up on Christmas morning with her Nutcracker toy in her arms—wondering if it was all just a dream.
At 405 Main Street in Dubuque, Iowa, the Five Flags Center combines the restored Five Flags Theater, a 1910s-era gem, with a modern arena and event spaces. The theater, with its ornate architecture and intimate atmosphere, provides a beautiful backdrop for concerts, theater, and dance, while the larger arena supports touring shows, expos, and community events. Together, the complex reflects both historic preservation and contemporary versatility. Its location in downtown Dubuque places it steps from restaurants, hotels, and the scenic Mississippi riverfront, making it a cornerstone of cultural life in the city.
The performance begins at 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm. Plan to arrive early for parking, check-in and comfortable seating. For the most accurate driving routes, parking details and accessibility notes, see the venue’s official Directions & Parking information.
Frontier Center provides accessible seating and ADA-compliant facilities; assistive listening devices may be available upon request. Service animals are welcome. For ASL or additional accommodations, please contact the venue in advance.
Operational details such as parking and showtimes may change. Please verify information on the theater’s official website before your visit.
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