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American Ballet Theatre
The Nutcracker
Presented by 
Venue: Segerstrom Hall
Tickets start at $29.00
An irresistible Southern California tradition returns as American Ballet Theatre and Segerstrom Center for the Arts present Alexei Ratmansky’s sumptuous production of The Nutcracker. A cast of more than 100 performers will take audiences on a dreamlike adventure, amid colorful, larger-than-life scenery, dancing toy soldiers, mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes, and a glittering Christmas tree! Audiences will be thrilled by ABT’s most celebrated dancers and delighted by sets and costumes by Tony®-winning designer Richard Hudson as the ballet unfolds to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score.
Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director
Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky
Music by Peter Tchaikovsky
With Pacific Symphony
“… ravishing and clever enough to inspire multiple viewings.” – Los Angeles Times
Sweet Seat Packages are also available! Package includes:
- Premier seating locations
- Exclusive pre-show selfie opportunity with an ABT dancer
- A special Nutcracker themed gift
- A special holiday sweet treat
Friday, December 9 at 7 p.m.
Misty Copeland
Herman Cornejo
Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m.
Hee Seo
Cory Stearns
Saturday, December 10 at 7 p.m.
Gillian Murphy
James Whiteside
Sunday, December 11 at 12:30 p.m.
Isabella Boylston
Jeffrey Cirio
Sunday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Hee Seo
Cory Stearns
Wednesday, December 14 at 7 p.m.
Gillian Murphy
James Whiteside
Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m.
Isabella Boylston
Jeffrey Cirio
Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m.
Misty Copeland
Herman Cornejo
Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m.
Stella Abrera
Alexandre Hammoudi
Saturday, December 17 at 7 p.m.
Misty Copeland
Herman Cornejo
Sunday, December 18 at 12:30 p.m.
Sarah Lane
Jeffrey Cirio
Sunday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Stella Abrera
Alexandre Hammoudi
Running time (approximate):
1 hour and 54 minutes
Program Info