BRÜKA THEATRE 33rd ANNIVERSARY SEASON
WILD CARD

BÜTTCRACKER NEVERLAND

A Ridiculous Parody of The Nutcracker

An Original Brüka Theatre Production & Cult Classic Mash Up Of Peter Pan & Dancing With The Stars

Directed by Mary Bennett

Choreography by Alexander Biber, Riley McKinney & Company

December 5, 6, 10(A), 11, 12, 13, 17(OC), 18, 19, 20 @ 7:30 PM

SUN Matinees: December 7, 14, 21* @ 2 PM

Senior/Student/Military $31 General Tickets $35

All Tickets $40 at the Door
A = Artist Night $22 All Tickets
OC = Our Center Night $27 All Tickets ($5 to Our Center)

*Followed by a talk-back with the company

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE ON: NOVEMBER 2, 2025
BUTTCRACKER NEVERLAND ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/

Reno, NV - THE BÜTTCRACKER is back at Brüka as we celebrate the holidays with this original parody of the classic Nutcracker and twist it into a cross between Peter Pan and Dancing With The Stars. A “Celebrity” Panel of “Experts” votes for the winners. opening Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 21, 2025. What began as a parody of The Nutcracker has evolved into a regional cult classic, offering a unique underbelly to the original ballet each year it is performed. Not for ballet purists or those with tight slippers. Recommended: 12 years and up. Get your tickets early!

THE STORY: For your holiday titillations, an all-original BÜTTCRACKER mashes the classic story of Peter Pan with the television hit Dancing with the Stars and literally walks the plank in this strange and hilarious new theme! Brükaisms abound in this 13th rendition, which is more of a Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride than a “tighten your toe shoes to the music” kind of experience.

TICKET INFORMATION
Artist Night Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive a discount on our regularly priced tickets. Opening Night ticket holders are invited to a post-show reception and an opportunity to meet the artists. Ticket prices reflect some of the additional costs. Season Tickets are available online @ https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/ (Under - Memberships) or call the box office @ 775-323-3221 or email: boxofficebruka@gmail.com

OPPORTUNITIES: Brüka is seeking actors, crew, production associates, artists, and volunteers for the upcoming season. Stay apprised of our announcements, classes, shows, and auditions on our facebook page, or sign up for our online newsletter at: www.bruka.org. If you are interested in a show or season sponsorship, contact: marybruka@gmail.com.

RESERVATIONS are available in person through the Brüka Box Office phone number (775) 323-3221, online at www.bruka.org, or at our new Brüka Studio 44 located next door to Bruka on First Street at 44 W. 1st St. Our in-person box office hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5 - 7 PM. We are closed on most holidays. Our 2025/2026 Season Tickets are on sale beginning September 1, 2025. Individual tickets go on sale the Monday after the previous show closes. Check us out at www.bruka.org.

All Brüka mainstage evening shows begin at 7:30 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. There is NO late seating and all ticket sales are final.

PARKING

We suggest convenient parking in the Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater and walking across the new Virginia Street Bridge to Brüka, FREE after 5:00 PM and all day Saturday and Sundays. We also validate parking at the Parking Gallery on 1st and Sierra Street. The Downtown Ambassadors are present before and after performances for guidance and safety.

LOCATION Brüka Theatre is located at 99 N. Virginia Street at the corner of 1st and Virginia Streets in downtown Reno, next to the Virginia Street Bridge. Please let us know if you require ADA accommodations by calling us at (775)-323-3221 or emailing us at boxofficebruka@gmail.com

ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE Brüka Theatre celebrates its 33rd season of live theatre in downtown Reno - Wild Card is the theme for the 2025/2026 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists, and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and now TEN local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.