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San Francisco: The Nutcracker by International Ballet Stars

  • Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA, 94123 United States (map)

Experience the most magical holiday ballet of all time! Join us for a mesmerizing "Nutcracker" performed by International Ballet Stars, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment. The performance features a brand-new set, dazzling cast and over 200 exclusive costumes created especially for this production.  

The masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, Pyotr Tchaikovsky's timeless masterpiece, with iconic works such as the graceful "Waltz of the Flowers," the ethereal "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," and the mesmerizing "Waltz of the Snowflakes." This extraordinary classic is the perfect treat for audiences of all ages and evokes the spirit of the holiday season like no other. Featuring a brilliant cast of dancers from Italy, France, Georgia, Great Britain, Ukraine, Japan, Moldova, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, this tour celebrates the diversity and global excellence of classical ballet. 

Ballet in Two Acts with 1 Intermission.

In this enchanting tale, a young girl befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey to a magical kingdom filled with dancing sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers, and other whimsical characters. Through their adventures, she learns that love, imagination, and kindness can overcome adversity and create wonder in our lives.

The Nutcracker was adapted into a ballet in 1892, by Pyotr Tchaikovsky with a libretto by Marius Petipa, and was based on the story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E. T. A. Hoffmann.

It is a mystical story about a handsome prince who was bewitched into an ugly doll, and a girl Masha, who helps the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King. The audience loves the performance of The Nutcracker for the wonderful music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and for the feeling of joy and optimism, which the audience is sure to remain with after the performance.

Later Event: December 5
San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker