with Pacific Symphony

Overview

"… ravishing and clever enough to inspire multiple viewings.” – Los Angeles Times 

“Jaw-droppingly beautiful!” – OC Register 

SoCal’s favorite holiday tradition returns with American Ballet Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. Created by one of today’s most celebrated choreographers, Alexei Ratmansky, this dazzling holiday treat features ABT’s roster of superstar dancers along with gorgeous sets and costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and Pacific Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. 

The Nutcracker is the tale of a young girl, Clara, who receives the gift of a nutcracker doll at her family’s Christmas party. In her dreams that night, the nutcracker doll comes to life as a handsome prince who joins her on a magical journey. Together, they travel to lands filled with dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, a mouse army and other exotic characters, all brought to vivid life on stage by a cast of over 100 performers! 

American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is one of the great joys of the holiday season.  Make a memory with your loved ones!   

Nutcracker Sweet Seats
A limited number of exclusive Sweet Seats are available for the weekend performances of The Nutcracker! Along with prime Orchestra seating, this ticket also comes with a Segerstrom Center keepsake ornament, a The Nutcracker collectible poster, luxurious Laderach chocolates and a delicious holiday cookie – all in a Segerstrom Center tote bag! Make it a holiday experience your loved ones will remember forever!

Casting for The Nutcracker

ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe has released principal casting which will include Devon Teuscher as Clara, the Princess, and Joo Won Ahn as The Nutcracker Prince on Opening Night, Friday, December 8.  

Friday, December 8 at 7 p.m. – Devon Teuscher, Joo Won Ahn
Saturday, December 9 at 2 p.m. – Hee Seo, Daniel Camargo*
Saturday, December 9 at 7 p.m. – Catherine Hurlin, Aran Bell
Sunday, December 10 at 12:30 p.m. – Skylar Brandt, Herman Cornejo
Sunday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. – Hee Seo, Daniel Camargo 

Wednesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. – Christine Shevchenko, Thomas Forster 
Thursday, December 14 at 7 p.m. – Isabella Boylston, James Whiteside
Friday, December 15 at 7 p.m. –  Cassandra Trenary, Calvin Royal lll
Saturday, December 16 at 2 p.m. – SunMi Park*, Cory Stearns
Saturday, December 16 at 7 p.m. – Devon Teuscher, Joo Won Ahn
Sunday, December 17 at 12:30 p.m. – Catherine Hurlin, Aran Bell
Sunday, December 17 at 5:30 p.m. – Skylar Brandt, Herman Cornejo
*Indicates the first time in the role.


The Nutcracker is presented with generous support from Britt and Robert Meyer.

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