Most full productions of The Nutcracker ballet are around two hours long including an intermission.
Typical duration
Many major companies list runtimes of about 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes, usually with one intermission of 20–30 minutes. Individual acts are often about 45–60 minutes each, with Act I and Act II of similar length.
Why times vary
Run time depends on the specific production, choreography, and how long the intermission is scheduled. For example, some companies state approximately 2 hours total, while others specify around 2 hours 5 minutes or up to about 2 hours 20 minutes including the break.
