BalletMet believes no one is too small for the Sugar Plum Fairy. Its “My First Nutcracker” performances — part of the company’s full “Nutcracker” run at the Ohio Theatre, December 10–27, 2026 — adapt the holiday classic for very young audiences and sensory-sensitive families.
The abridged, narrated format keeps the story clear and the running time toddler-friendly, with adjusted lighting and sound, while the full production’s 22-performance run — one of America’s largest Nutcrackers, with local student dancers joining the company — offers the complete spectacle for older kids.
For many Columbus families, the Ohio Theatre’s chandelier and Clara’s journey are the official start of Christmas.
Start them at three with “My First.” By six, they’ll be correcting your plot summaries.
