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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at Albany’s Palace Theatre, Dec. 3
Albany’s listing gives viewers a clear outline of the production’s advertised style, but not a local cast list. NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet comes to The Palace Theatre Albany on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, as part of a tour described as featuring an international cast and combining classical ballet technique with acrobatics and large puppets.
What the Albany billing identifies
The event listing names NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, The Former Moscow Ballet and The Nutcracker. Those are the lineup labels attached to the Albany date; they do not identify individual dancers.
The tour profile describes an international cast featuring stars of Ukrainian ballet. That is tour-wide context, not confirmation of who will perform at the Palace. The profile also presents the production as a 30th-anniversary tour and describes its message as one of peace and harmony.
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A ballet profile with more than ballet technique
The tour description emphasizes classical technique while also advertising acrobatics and large puppets. That combination gives prospective ticket buyers a useful sense of the production’s stated approach: ballet is part of a broader stage mix, rather than the only element named in its profile.
The available description does not map out scenes or say how much time each element receives in Albany. Viewers looking for a traditional ballet-only presentation should weigh that advertised mix; the Albany listing does not provide a scene-by-scene outline.
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The Albany lineup
The listing names NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, The Former Moscow Ballet and The Nutcracker. These are the billing entries for Albany, not a list of individual dancers.
2026-12-03 · The Palace Theatre Albany
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Plan your Palace visit
Doors, late arrivals and the unknown end time
The performance begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. Palace Theatre doors generally open one hour before showtime unless an event states otherwise. The event listing does not give an end time or confirm an intermission.
For select performances, including some dance events, the Palace may ask latecomers to wait at the rear of the theatre until an intermission or break. If you expect to arrive after the start, check with the theatre about this performance’s policy.
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Prices, purchase channels and listed add-ons
This is a ticketed performance, but ticket prices are not stated in the supplied event information. The event listing sets a limit of eight tickets per person. It also lists a lobby photo and an official wooden Nutcracker as separate add-ons; their prices and terms are not stated.
The Palace lists its box office, Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster’s charge-by-phone service at 800-745-3000 as purchase options. The box office is at 19 Clinton Ave, two doors up from the main theatre entrance. Its regular hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; major holidays may affect those hours. It accepts cash, American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
Most tickets are delivered digitally by email or text. Paper tickets can be requested by phone or at the box office, and will-call pickup begins one hour before the performance. For a lost ticket, Ticketmaster purchasers should call 800-653-8000; people who bought through the venue should contact the box office during regular business hours. Lost tickets are subject to a $5 reprint fee.
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No event-specific age rule is stated
The Palace says age rules vary by event. The event information does not give an age restriction for this performance.
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Screening, bags, cameras and food
Guests and their belongings may be searched. A normal-size handbag may be admitted after inspection, but bags, backpacks, luggage, coolers, parcels, briefcases and similar items are prohibited. The theatre has no storage or check-in area for prohibited belongings.
The Palace prohibits weapons, including pocket knives, pepper spray, Tasers and firearms; its rule applies to off-duty law enforcement, security guards and concealed-carry permit holders as well. Other prohibited items include laser pointers; outside food or drink, including water; signs, flags and banners; cans and bottles; alcohol and illegal drugs; unauthorized audio or video recording devices; tablets; selfie sticks and tripods; noisemakers; fireworks and projectiles; skateboards, scooters and rollerblades; balloons; and pets other than service animals. Items that could threaten safety, disrupt others or damage the theatre may also be refused. Guests found impaired at the door will not be admitted, and event staff may refuse entry.
The Palace generally allows cameras without professional lenses or flash, but its rules prohibit cameras with external flash or interchangeable lenses; artist-specific restrictions can be stricter. Check with the box office at 518-465-4663 if you plan to bring a camera. Outside food and drink are not allowed. The venue says concessions offer beverages, snacks and popcorn; concession stands and bars are located in several lobby areas. There is no coat check or on-site ATM.
Getting to The Palace Theatre Albany
Address and entrance
The theatre is at 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12207. The Palace box office is at that address, two doors up from the main theatre entrance. The captured venue information does not provide mode-specific transit directions; the map links can calculate directions from your starting point.
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Parking
The venue lists Quackenbush Garage at 25 Orange Street, two blocks from the theatre, just off Broadway. It is open 24 hours, has accessible-compliant spaces and charges parking fees; event-specific rates are not stated. Albany street parking is listed as free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Availability is not guaranteed.
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Mobility and hearing access
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available only on the Orchestra level, and the theatre has no elevator access for patrons. The event record lists an accessibility ticket limit of four. Accessible parking near the theatre is limited; the Palace suggests arranging a drop-off at the entrance if needed. For seating assistance, parking questions or other access needs, call the box office at 518-465-4663.
A limited number of hearing-assistance devices can be borrowed from the House Manager in the main lobby. A driver’s license is required as a deposit until the device is returned.
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Before you make a plan
What time does the performance start, and when do doors open?
It starts at 7 p.m. Palace doors generally open one hour beforehand unless otherwise stated. The listing does not give an end time or confirm an intermission.
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Are ticket prices or add-on prices listed?
No prices are stated. The listing names a lobby photo and an official wooden Nutcracker as separate add-ons, but gives no prices or terms.
Does the Albany billing name individual dancers?
No. It lists the production, The Former Moscow Ballet and The Nutcracker, but no individual Albany performers.
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What parking does the venue list?
Quackenbush Garage at 25 Orange Street is two blocks away; fees apply. City street parking is listed as free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends, but availability is not guaranteed.
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Is there an event-specific age restriction?
The Palace says age rules vary by event; the supplied information does not state an age restriction for this performance.
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Location & Google Maps
The Palace Theatre Albany
19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12207
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