Contact Information for Ticketing Questions:

• Tanaz Walendziewicz, Senior Manager of Ticketing & Patron Experience

  • Email: twalendziewicz@pittsburghballet.org

  • Phone: 412-454-9107

• Jamie Adams, Group Sales Manager (Groups of 8 or more for every production)

  • Email: jadams@pittsburghballet.org

  • Phone: 412-454-9101 

Nutcracker Ticketing Policies & Information

All Students & Families

• Promo Code for Single Tickets: PBTSCHOOL25

(20% off all performances for productions at the Benedum Center)

Backstage Volunteers

• Family members who volunteer backstage at the Benedum will receive vouchers for one free  ticket per shift. Vouchers will be distributed at the beginning of the first performance you volunteer for.  Vouchers must be redeemed in-person at the box office. 

  • Please direct any questions to Tanaz Walendziewicz. (see above)

Pre-Professional Division Students

• Pre-Professional Division Students will receive 1 free ticket to each performance. Students MUST pick up their own ticket in-person at the front desk prior to the performance.

• Free tickets for Pre-Professional Students do not extend to family members. Families are welcome to use code PBTSCHOOL25 for 20% off single tickets, or contact Tanaz for 20% off a season subscription.

Pre-Professional Students performing Company Roles (For Level 8 and Graduates)

• Each student who performs a company role will receive a one-time comp offer of 2 free tickets for that performance. Students in company roles will be sent a form to be able to sign up for the free tickets. Students may only fill out the form one time. 

After the 2 comp tickets, students and families may use the PBTSCHOOL25 code for 20% off single tickets.