Mark your calendar — 2025 Nutcracker (Dec 12-14). Tickets will NOT be on sale until the week of November 3 at the earliest. Please check back then. Thanks!
GCB wants everyone to experience the magic of our Nutcracker, but young children and crying infants do create a significant distraction to performers and other patrons. Evening performances are restricted to adults and children ages (5) and older. Our matinee shows are family-friendly, though we do request no babes in arms. For the safety of all performers and enjoyment of all audience members, please consider whether every ticket holder is able to sit (without talking) throughout the entire show. If needed, Ushers can direct patrons to a sound-proof “viewing room” (capacity approx. 8-10) in the back of the theater if children get restless during the show. Thank you for your understanding as we try to create a safe environment for our dancers and a positive experience for all of our paying audience.
Where to Buy
Tickets are sold through GrizTix – please see below for all fees and important details before making your purchase:
- Every person, of any age, entering the audience is required to have a ticket and sit in a seat (not a lap).
- There are no discounted prices for students, seniors, or children.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- All seats are reserved.
- Tickets are paperless (and will be delivered to a mobile phone).
- Be sure to download mobile tickets before arriving at the theater.
- There will be no will call services to pick up printed tickets.
- Evening performances are reserved for adults and children ages (5) and older.
- Please, no babes in arms for any show. This is for the safety of performers and enjoyment of all patrons.
- Patrons arriving after the show has started will not be seated until an appropriate scene change or intermission.
- No photography or video recordings allowed.
GCB Ticket Prices — Matinee $40 / Evening $50
Plus Additional GrizTix Fees Explained Below:
UM Adams Center — Box Office Window (in person)
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 4:30pm, except legal holidays)
$3.50 per ticket (GrizTix Service Fee) plus 3% if purchased with a credit card
Note: Ticket clerks are often UM students with limited training for non-athletic events (like ours). Be sure to choose your own seats (using a seating map) or the computer may assign “best available” seats that you do not want. Confirm your purchase — proper event, day, time, row, seats — before leaving the ticket window. Going in person means competing in real time with those who are buying tickets online.
Online: www.griztix.com
$3.50 per ticket (GrizTix Service Fee) plus 10% (includes credit card fee)
By Phone: 406-243-4051 or 1-888-MONTANA
$3.50 per ticket (GrizTix Service Fee) plus 12% (includes credit card fee)
Cancellation Policy
All tickets are non-refundable. Performances are held rain or shine. Be prepared for winter conditions that might delay travel. Leave more time than you think for securing a parking space and walking to the building.
If Shows Are Sold Out
There may be limited releases available at the Montana Theatre box office (first come basis) 30 minutes before each performance starts. Ticket swaps also take place on GCB’s Facebook page or the physical ticket board in the lobby.
Performances will be held on the University of Montana campus, in the Montana Theatre (which is inside the PAR-TV building, at the east end of 6th Ave, across from the Adams Center).
Flower Fundraiser
Through a partnership with our friends at Bitterroot Flower Shop, you may purchase a congratulatory bouquet of flowers for a member of the Nutcracker cast. Online pre-orders are encouraged (through early December) in our Store and bouquets will also be available for purchase in the lobby before the shows and during intermission.
Concessions Fundraiser
In exchange for using the University of Montana’s concessions stand, GCB donates 10% of all proceeds to UM’s Dance Scholarship program. Limited concessions will be available for purchase before the show and during intermission. Due to the brief intermission time and the UM policy that no food or drink (other than water) be permitted into the auditorium, there will be no alcohol sales. Important: As guests in the Montana Theatre, audience members are kindly asked to respect UM policy and consume all snacks and beverages in the lobby area. Only water is allowed inside the auditorium. We constantly strive to ensure an enjoyable experience for all of our patrons — thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Other Details
- Masking is a personal choice.
- Performances run approximately 2 hours, with one 20-minute intermission.
- Personal closed-top water bottles are allowed in the auditorium (no cups with straws or disposable cups).
- Parking on campus is limited and restricted; please check with Campus Parking for details.
- ADA seating requests may be accommodated by calling GrizTix.
If, however, you are seeking a ticket donation, please provide the following information to: info@gardencityballet.org
- Name/Business
- Address/Phone
- Is this your first request for a donation? yes/no
- How many total tickets are you requesting?
- Mission statement (if applicable)
- Nonprofit Tax ID # (if applicable)
- Reason for request
- May GCB publicize this donation if approved? yes/no
For more information, please visit The Nutcracker.