The Bolshoi Theater announced the start date of ticket sales for the ballet "The Nutcracker"

The Bolshoi Theater has announced the start date of ticket sales for performances - they will begin on December 2 at 10:00 Moscow time. This is reported on November 25 on the website of the cultural institution.

This year, the management of the theater has made a number of changes in the process of selling tickets for the ballet "Nutcracker". So, tickets will be available only on the official website of the theater, the sale through the box office is canceled. It is noted that some tickets will be available for purchase at auction.

"In view of the enormous popularity of the ballet "The Nutcracker" this year the Bolshoi Theater offers viewers a new way to purchase tickets for this ballet. Part of the tickets will be available for purchase at auction," the statement reads.

Part of the proceeds from the tickets will be used to support the artists of the Bolshoi Theater.

In addition, for the first time in the history of the Bolshoi Theater on the eve of the public live broadcast of "The Nutcracker" will be held, which will allow fans of the great Russian ballet around the world to attend the main New Year's holiday in Russia.

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In mid-September, ticket operator Kassir.ru told Izvestia that the average ticket price for entertainment has increased by 23%. According to its data, in the category "Theaters" the cost of an average ticket increased by 6%, while the average check - by 15%.

Later, on October 3, the press service of the Bolshoi Theater reported that they began selling only named tickets to avoid resale and fraud.

On November 22, rector of the Academy of Russian Ballet named after Agrippina Vaganova Nikolai Tsiskaridze said that those who have the right to do so should do something to reduce the prices of tickets to theaters.