Professional Guest Artists
Each year, VBT invites principal dancers from companies like Houston Ballet and American Ballet Theatre to perform lead roles alongside our company dancers.
2025–2026 Season
Performances
Four productions. World premieres. Guest artists from Houston Ballet and beyond. Welcome to our 2025-2026 season.
Tickets for all Victoria Ballet Theatre performances are available online or at the box office inside the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main Street, Victoria, TX.
Call 361-570-TKTS (361-570-8587) for phone orders.
Current Season
nutcracker
The Nutcracker
- Date: Dec 5-7
- Times: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
- Location: Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts
- Tickets: $25
A beloved Victoria tradition since 1985, The Nutcracker returns to enchant audiences with five dazzling performances. This year’s production stars returning principal guest artists Karina Gonzalez and Harper Watters of Houston Ballet. With the charm of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and a cast of community members, VBT dancers, and professional guests, this production promises festive magic for audiences of all ages.
Made possible by a grant from HEB Helping Here.
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Spring Awakening
- Date: Mar 14-15
- Times: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
- Location: Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts
- Tickets: $30
This season's vibrant opener features a mixed repertoire of classical and contemporary works. Guest choreographers include Nao Kusuzaki, Domingo Estrada Jr. (a Victoria native and former member of the Mark Morris Dance Group), and VBT alumna Emily Lofton. The evening includes the world premiere of Wildflowers by Brenda Tally, performed with live musical accompaniment and an original score by Jared Oaks, music director of Ballet West.
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Swan Lake
- Date: May 22-24
- Times: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
- Location: Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts
- Tickets: $30
This season's vibrant opener features a mixed repertoire of classical and contemporary works. Guest choreographers include Nao Kusuzaki, Domingo Estrada Jr. (a Victoria native and former member of the Mark Morris Dance Group), and VBT alumna Emily Lofton. The evening includes the world premiere of Wildflowers by Brenda Tally, performed with live musical accompaniment and an original score by Jared Oaks, music director of Ballet West.
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Holiday Spectacular
The Nutcracker
Every December, Victoria Ballet Theatre transforms the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts into a world of princes, toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Nutcracker has been a cornerstone of our season since 1985, and it remains our most anticipated and most attended production each year. With Tchaikovsky's beloved score, dazzling costumes, and a cast that spans the entire community, this is the show that brings Victoria together.
What Makes Our Nutcracker Special
150+ Community Performers
The Nutcracker is more than a show. It is a community event. Over 150 children and adults from Victoria join company dancers on stage for party scenes, soldiers, mice, angels, and more.
Free Access for Students
For the first time, all VISD fourth-grade students will attend The Nutcracker free of charge, expanding our commitment to arts education for every child.
2025 Nutcracker Performance Details
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Dates
Thursday, December 11 at 7:30 PM
Friday, December 12 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 PM -
Location
Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts
214 N. Main Street, Victoria, TX 77901 - Tickets $45 Premium / $40 Preferred / $30 Select
- Guest Artists Karina Gonzalez and Harper Watters of Houston Ballet
Made possible by a grant from the Albert E. & Myrtle Gunn York Trust.
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Community Auditions
Each year, over 150 community members join our company dancers on stage in The Nutcracker. No prior dance experience is required for many roles. Auditions are open to children and adults of all experience levels.
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Register Online
Complete the audition registration form on our website. Registration opens in late summer.
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Attend Audition Day
Arrive at the VBT studio in comfortable clothing you can move in. The audition is welcoming and designed for all experience levels.
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Receive Your Role
Casting is announced within one week of auditions. Rehearsals begin immediately and run through performance week.
Audition FAQ
Tickets
Online
The fastest way to get your seats. Purchase tickets through the Welder Center's authorized ticket partner, Etix. Select your performance, choose your seats, and check out securely.
Buy Tickets Online →By Phone
Call the Welder Center Box Office at 361-570-TKTS (361-570-8587) during business hours. A representative will help you select and purchase your seats.
Call NowIn Person
Visit the box office inside the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts at 214 N. Main Street, Victoria, TX 77901.
Get Directions2025-2026 Season Pricing
| Production | Premium | Preferred | Select |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nutcracker (Dec 5-7) | $30" | $25 | $25 |
| Spring Awakening (Mar 14-15) | $30" | $25 | $20 |
| Swan Lake (May 22-24) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Authorized Ticket Sales Only
The only authorized ticket seller for performances at the Welder Center is the Welder Center Box Office through Etix. Tickets purchased through unauthorized resale sites may be counterfeit, invalid, or inflated in price. VBT and the Welder Center are not responsible for tickets purchased from other sources.
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