Ballet Tucson and The School of Ballet Tucson are proud to present Hansel and Gretel, the first annual Family Matinee Performance at the Temple of Music and Art. Perfect for families, these engaging performances are an enchanting and accessible introduction to ballet for young children. These shows offer a shorter, one-act format featuring talented students from The School of Ballet Tucson and guest artists from the Ballet Tucson professional company with a narrator, so each fairytale comes alive with both dance and spoken word.
Presented in partnership with the Children’s Museum Tucson, Live Theatre Workshop, and Le Macaron French Pastries, attendees can expect an afternoon of fun and community. Join us in the Temple of Music and Art courtyard before and after the show for playful creative activations, crafts, and community dance classes.
Two matinees will be offered, including a sensory-friendly performance on Sunday, specially adapted with adjusted lighting and sound levels to make the experience more comfortable for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Performance Details
Saturday, May 22, 2027 • 12:00pm
Sunday, May 23, 2027 • 12:00pm (Sensory Friendly Performance)
The Temple of Music and Art
Tickets
Season Subscriptions on sale now!
Subscribe NowHansel and Gretel is available as an add-on for 2026/2027 Season Subscribers and as part of our new Family Subscriptions
Single and Group Tickets go on sale March 1, 2027.
*All tickets for this performance will be distributed digitally and can be scanned directly from your phone or printed out by the ticket holder. We will also have a will call list and are able to look up single ticket purchasers and Season Subscribers by name.
Directions and Parking
The Temple of Music and Art is located in downtown Tucson on Scott Avenue between 14th and McCormick streets and between 6th and Stone avenues.
- From East Tucson: Take Broadway Boulevard west until it turns into Congress Street, then turn left on Scott Avenue.
- From I-10: Take the West Congress Street Exit and go east on Congress Street until it turns into Broadway Boulevard, then turn right on Scott Avenue.
- Find up-to-date information on traffic and street closures.
- Like many downtowns, parking can be tricky. There are metered parking spots near the theater and parking lots within walking distance. Visit Downtown Tucson Partnership for more information.
- A drop-off area is available directly in front of the theater.
Plan Your Visit
- This is a one-act, no intermission performance, approximately 50 minutes in length. Attendees are invited to join us in the Temple of Music and Art courtyard up to one hour before and after the show for playful creative activations, crafts, and community dance classes..
- We recommend patrons arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance to have ample time to park.
- All tickets for this performance will be distributed digitally and can be scanned directly from your phone or printed out by the ticket holder. We will also have a will call list and are able to look up single ticket purchasers and Season Subscribers by name.
- The Temple Bar is open to all ticket holders 60 minutes prior to the performance and during the show. Their bar offers Arizona beers, wines, sodas, bottled water and snacks. Drinks are permitted inside the theater during performances, but snacks are not.
- There is no dress code for attending the Ballet, but we invite you to seize the opportunity for a special night or afternoon out!
- Phones and cellular devices must be silent during the performance.
- No photography, videography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance, but we invite you to capture your special moments before and after the show and at intermission.