The nutcracker december 24, 2019 san diego civic theatre. San francisco ballet auxiliary invites you to an exciting night celebrating the 75th anniversary of san francisco ballets nutcracker. Stapleton ballet performs its nutcracker at marin center on december 7 and 8 tchaikovskys classic ballet the nutcracker is timehonored christmas tradition in many communities. School of dance and music for children with disabilities. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Meet costumed characters at the candy cane party immediately following the 1pm performances.
Harris center for the arts at folsom lake college is a regional performing arts center that seeks to enrich the lives of people throughout california s capital region by providing venues and opportunities to experience artistic work, celebrate cultural traditions and participate in the creative process. Enjoy performances by the sugar plum fairy and her friends from the land of sweets, make keepsake crafts, take photos with the cast, indulge in a heavenly dessert and beverage bar and dont miss our unique nutcracker shopping boutique. California nutcracker ballet events information, dates, ballet. The nutcracker california dance ensemble agoura hills. Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. The 31st anniversary production will be accompanied by a full symphony orchestra the only nutcracker in southern california with live music and promises special guest performances.
Top 3 san diego showings of the nutcracker fine magazine. California ballet company jared nelson, artistic director san diegos leading professional ballet company since 1968. I dont have the patience for a full nutcracker if you have small or specialneeds family members, california ballet has a toddlerfriendly performance on. Which shows are flawlessly classic, and which performances put a new spin on an old story. Everyone performed absolutely great, from the solo dances all the way to group of sweet little children. Local and regional dancers are encouraged to audition for placement in the companys performances. Moscow ballet nutcracker ballet performances in california.
The christmas season may seem a ways off, but tickets to las most popular nutcracker and nutcrackerinspired performances are already on. Critically acclaimed inland pacific ballets the nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent holiday ballet with dazzling sets, beautiful costumes, and more than 80 dancers on stage. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. The nutcracker join us in costa mesa, california for one of the sweetest treats of the holiday season. California dance ensemble performs the holiday treat, featuring 150 performers, including.
Come see this classic story come to life, performed by the company of northern california ballet. The nutcracker season is set to dance across stages throughout southern california. International awardwinning dancers martha leebolt and toby batley, artistic directors of southern california ballet, return to the poway center. California ballet presents jared nelsons highly anticipated all new nutcracker at the civic theatre. Ever year, there are more and more performances happening at local theatres for families to enjoy. Nutcracker ballet tickets in california great russian nutcracker. We support this decision to ensure the wellbeing of our audience, artists and staff. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker.
Following guidelines of the california department of public health, and the butte county department of public health, chico performances has cancelled all remaining shows this spring. With visionary choreography, sparkling new costuming and sets, and the polish of the san diego symphony. The nutcracker december 724, 2019 at the irvine barclay theatre familyfriendly, traditional, warmth of the holiday season buy tickets a cherished holiday classic, perfect for all ages. In 2019, the essential holiday tradition continues. Share a sensational nutcracker performance with your coworkers, friends, or family. Welcome to the home of moscow ballets great russian nutcracker in pasadena. Southern californias 5 best the nutcracker ballets. Find shows, buy tickets, check seating charts, plan where to eat and how to get there. Nutcracker performances in orange county oc mom blog. Youll find a wide variety of nutcracker performances throughout marin and the san francisco bay area this holiday season, from fun introductions for younger kids to puppet shows to elaborately staged, full. Averaging 100 nutcracker ballet performances during november and december, this coasttocoast production combines the highest caliber of russian ballet choreography with high leaps, low lunges and multiple spins and a time honored christmas story woven with guest artists and casting calls for local children to appear in the performances. Opened in 1932, the historic pasadena civic auditorium is one of the most revered performance halls in the nation.
Presented in the historic california theatre of the performing arts, the nutcracker with the sugar plum fairy, snow queen, cavalier and, of course, clara all will come to glorious life for three performances only dec. The nutcracker takes classical ballet vocabulary and pairs it with a. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the nutcracker. The christmas holidays mean the nutcracker ballet will. Nutcracker is for everyone so whether its with friends, family, coworkers or a special someone, attending our 75th. Chico community ballet presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. We are pleased to continue our longstanding partnership and tradition with the girl scouts of northern california, offering a nutcracker workshop and special girl scouts nutcracker show package. Productions number well over 50 with most companies producing a minimum of two shows.
Nearly 300 performers in dazzling costumes gracefully bring to life beloved holiday music, each a rollicking performance. But with so many available within san diego, which performance are worth going to see. Whether youre seeing it again or for the first time, the nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing. In california alone, there are hundreds of dance groups, both amateur and professional, that perform this ballet each year, mostly in october through december. The civic has played host to broadway musicals, world class ballet, symphony orchestras and celebrity speakers as well as the emmy awards, peoples choice awards, american idol and so you think you can. Bringing the classics to life along with fresh, new innovative choreography. American ballet theatre s critically acclaimed production of the nutcracker. In response to the covid19 situation, upcoming performances for inland pacific ballet in april and the inland pacific ballet academy in march have been cancelled. The nutcracker performance by the california ballet was the best ballet performance i have ever seen. One of the most iconic performances every holiday season is the showing of the nutcracker. Holiday nutcracker performances in the bay area marin. Join us for this holiday event and you will enjoy a night of specialty cocktails, fabulous hors doeuvres, music, and more.
Dress up and learn about the nutcracker story as the characters come to life. Marin center is the perfect venue for introducing children to a traditional live theater experience and mbs nutcracker is a lovely gift to share with those you love. Northern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Nutcracker ballet performances performed in california the most beloved christmas holiday performance is the nutcracker ballet. This annual yuletide favorite tells the story of a young girl named clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on christmas eve, and sets out on a wondrous. Festival ballet theatres familyfriendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling. Moorpark civic ballet brings a cast of over 60 dancers to agoura hills for its holiday performance of the nutcracker. If you purchased tickets, please be patient and you will be contacted directly by the box office. Join clara and her beloved nutcracker as she travels to the land of snow, and to the palace of the dolls where all of her favorite doll companions come to life. Check out this list of diverse stagings of the nutcracker across southern california. Featuring the san diego symphony at all fulllength performances california ballet presents jared nelsons highly anticipated all new nutcracker at the civic theatre. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Inland dance theatre presents its holiday tradition the nutcracker ushering in the holiday season with a magic, wonder and beauty all its own.
With visionary choreography, sparkling new costuming and. Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, you will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes and travel to the palace of the dolls. Set to tchaikovskys iconic score, you will be captivated as clara and her beloved nutcracker battle a most memorable mouse king, encounter dancing snowflakes and travel to. It includes performances by students from the colburn school and the gabriella foundations. California nutcracker ballets, the nutcracker events photo. The university box office will be closed to in person visitors starting thursday, march 19 until further notice. Home of the nutcracker at the san diego civic theatre with the san diego symphony. The christmas holidays mean the nutcracker ballet will be performed all over southern california. Northern california ballet bringing quality fulllength. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. One of our favorite holiday traditions is to take our children to see one of the magical nutcracker performances in orange county. Pyotr llyich tchaikovskys ballet, about a young girl named clara who dreams of the nutcracker prince and a fierce battle with the mouse king, is one of the. Travel with curious clara and her adventurous prince as they journey through a kingdom filled with. The first nutcracker at ppac after the camp fire we are recovering stronger than ever come and enjoy this ageless tradition.