📅 Wednesday, December 11th – Sunday, December 29th
🕓 Show times vary (doors 90 min early for early shows, 30 min for late shows)
📍 The Triple Door: 216 Union St, Seattle (Downtown)
💰 $65 – $99 (Flash sale: $50 no fees for Dec 12th 9:30pm show)
The Nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition, gets a sultry twist in Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker. For the past 18 seasons this show reimagines the Tchaikovsky classic with a lineup of Seattle’s best burlesque performers. In costumes that sparkle, the cast delivers cheeky humor and panty-dropping choreography.
This isn’t just a show—it’s a celebration of a masterpiece. Choreographer and co-creator Lily Verlaine brings her classical ballet background and the storytelling of burlesque to iconic characters like the Sugar Plum Fairy and Rat King. Each act is designed down to the tiniest detail. (This show has its own behind-the-scenes documentary which has won awards of its own!)
The Triple Door’s historic, intimate cabaret-style seating enhances the call-and-response experience of burlesque, making each show an immersive event. Savor a handcrafted cocktail like the “Honey Bee” while watching the sassy spectacle on stage—whether you’re a burlesque fanatic, a Nutcracker devotee, or just looking for a way to partake in holiday magic in a naughty-but-nice vibe.
💁♂️ Pro tips:
🅿️ Skip parking downtown—take Light Rail to University Street Station
🍽️ Come early for dinner—full menu available during show
🎟️ Early shows (17+) perfect for date night, late shows (21+) amp up the spice
🍸 Try the signature Sugar Plum Fairy cocktail
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