Reinventing Christmas for the West Coast, Los Angeles Ballet presents its annual production of The Nutcracker. Be amazed at Uncle Drosselmeyer, Clara, and her beloved Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Mouse King and his army, journey to the Land of Snow, and to the enchanted Palace of the Dolls where Clara's favorite toy companions come to life.

Reinventing Christmas for the West Coast, Los Angeles Ballet presents its annual production of The Nutcracker. Be amazed at Uncle Drosselmeyer, Clara, and her beloved Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Mouse King and his army, journey to the Land of Snow, and to the enchanted Palace of the Dolls where Clara's favorite toy companions come to life.

The extremely talented dancers of Ukraine's Grand Kyiv Ballet are back on the stage in North America, performing Tchaikovsky's must-see holiday classic The Nutcracker! Originally written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Tchaikovsky's masterpiece score to the world-famous ballet received its debut over 130 years ago, in 1892. A truly timeless work, an evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

With a cast of professional guest artists alongside talented locals, join the Santa Clarita Ballet as they present their 31st annual production of The Nutcracker, playing three performances only at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center from December 20 - 21! 

Join Dance! To Your Heart's Delight for their glittering Nutcracker, celebrating over 20 years of magic this year with performances at the Downey Civic Theatre!

Don't miss this splendid production of the iconic Christmas classic from the Inland Pacific Ballet, returning for 2025! Complete with all your favorite parts, including the daring battle with the mouse king, The Sugar Plum Fairy and the glittering Land of Sweets, join Clara for a Christmas Eve adventure she'll never forget!

The Long Beach Ballet returns to the Long Beach Terrace Center in 2025 with its highly anticipated production of The Nutcracker! Now in its 43rd year, Southern California's family favorite is full of the joy and wonder of the classic Christmas tale in this spectacular, grand-scale production from David Wilcox.

Magic returns this holiday season with the classic storytelling of The Nutcracker from the Civic Arts Center's resident ballet company! This enchanting production is a sumptuous feast for the eyes and ears with over 200 performers in glittering costumes, ushering you into a world where toys come to life and dreams can come true.

The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, Debbie Allen's updated take on the perennial holiday classic, returns to Los Angeles after a highly successful debut in 2010. Transporting elements of the original Nutcracker to 1920's New Orleans, young Kara receives a Nutcracker filled with hot chocolate. She falls asleep and the journey begins when the doll comes alive! With music by Mariah Carey, tuition by a team of the top ballet dancers in the world and young dancers from the greater Los Angeles region, this is one Nutcracker ballet with true roots in the community.

Directed by Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, Festival Ballet Theatre's dazzling annual production of The Nutcracker returns this year to sweep you and your family out of the auditorium and into Clara's wonderful dream. With daring duels, the glittering Sugar Plum Fairy and an adventure to the Land of Sweets all backed by Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, discover once more, or for the first time why it's the world's most beloved festive treat!

Dazzling international audiences since 2014, the Grand Kyiv Ballet was founded by National Opera of Ukraine dancer Oleksander Stoignov, who now serves as the company's Principal and Artistic Director. With a repertoire that includes classics alongside modern pieces, each performance by the Grand Kyiv Ballet is a masterclass in soulful and unforgettable dance, eliciting emotion and joy. Now touring their spectacular production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, don't miss your chance to support this wonderful company!