High demand has allowed resellers to post tickets at prices far above face value \u2014 in some cases, up to 400% higher \u2014 causing unsuspecting buyers to unknowingly overspend or end up with counterfeit tickets.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre\u2019s The Nutcracker Credit: Michael Henninger<\/p>\n
\u201cOnline resellers are posting PBT tickets for outrageous amounts,\u201d said PBT Executive Director Nicholas Dragga. \u201cWe do not charge these kinds of rates.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dragga adds that patrons should only purchase tickets at pbt.org<\/a> or by calling 412-456-6666.<\/p>\n Misleading ticket-selling websites often appear at the top of search results, reinforcing the misconception that legitimate tickets are unaffordable. Tickets to The Nutcracker start at $33.50 with all fees included, and direct buyers retain eligibility for ticket exchanges in cases of illness, weather concerns, or schedule conflicts.<\/p>\n This year, like last year and the year before, I got my tickets directly from PBT, which I will pick up at the box office. Because the last thing I want to miss is former Steelers player Charlie Batch appearing in the party scene. Batch joins fellow guest celebrities making Nutcracker cameos this year, along with Mayor-elect Corey O\u2019Connor<\/a>, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato<\/a>, local rap artist Frzy<\/a>, KDKA meteorologist Mary Ours, and others.<\/p>\n The Nutcracker runs Fri., Dec. 5\u2013Sun., Dec. 28 at the Benedum Center and boasts more than 100 dancers from PBT\u2019s company and school, sleight-of-hand illusions, a large-scale battle sequence, 150 costumes, falling snow effects, and a Christmas tree that expands to 15 times its size. Choreographed and conceived by Terrence S. Orr, the ballet includes numerous Pittsburgh nods, from Kennywood to the Kaufmann\u2019s Clock.<\/p>\n