Season 55

2024 - 2025 Season

It's time for Season 55...

2024-2025 Season

Join NFB for Season 55 featuring Lightwire Theater's Dino Light at Grand Boulevard on Oct. 5 and two mainstage productions at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, including the 45th annual presentation of The Nutcracker on Nov. 22-24 and Cinderella on March 8-9.

Season subscriptions are on sale now! Use the "Purchase" button to make your selections and join us for Season 55 today! For the best purchase experience, we recommend using Google Chrome as your browser.

Season subscriptions include tickets to The Nutcracker and Cinderella for $80 per adult and $37 per child (12 and under), a savings of more than 15% compared to box office prices. Subscribers can also purchase VIP party tickets held after the opening night of The Nutcracker and Cinderella for $25 each and receive a 10% discount for additional performance tickets.

NFB is supported by Season Production Sponsor, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center; Season Signature Sponsors NFBJS Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr. Sonya Ahmed, Emerald Coast Magazine, Scarlett Magazine and Life Media, as well as Performance Co-Sponsor HCA Twin Cities Hospital.

Dino Light

Grand Boulevard - North Park
October 5, 2024

Free and open to the public, Lightwire Theater’s Dino Light tells the story of a famous scientist with magic powers who brings a friendly dinosaur to life using electroluminescent artistry and poignant storytelling. Bring your lawnchair or favorite picnic blanket to enjoy this incredible show under the stars at Grand Boulevard.

The Nutcracker

Mattie Kelly Arts Center
November 22-24, 2024

NFB takes center stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on Fri. and Sat., Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 24 at 2:30 p.m. for the 45th annual production of The Nutcracker. As the only full-length version of this classic holiday fairytale in the area, NFB’s The Nutcracker features a cast of more than 140 performers and live music by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra led by NFB Music Director and Conductor David Ott.

Cinderella

Mattie Kelly Arts Center
March 8-9, 2025

NFB returns to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center to conclude Season 55 on Sat., March 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 9, at 2:30 p.m. with Cinderella. This enchanting production features live music by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra led by NFB Music Director and Conductor David Ott and the acclaimed choreography of NFB Artistic Director Todd Eric Allen set to the beautiful music of Serge Prokofiev.