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 Nutcracker is a revered Christmas tradition the world over, but it's unlikely you'll have ever experienced it like this before. Legendary choreographer George Balanchine's glorious adaptation of the classic is performed in immersive, "shared reality" at Cosm, making use of the venue's iconic and jaw-dropping immersive screens and sound technology to make it feel like you're right inside the ballet! A breathtaking production worthy of this truly timeless work, there's surely no better way to welcome in Christmas with the 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!

Magic returns this holiday season with the classic storytelling of The Nutcracker from the BAC Performing Arts resident ballet company! Featuring New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck and Gonzalo Garcia, 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.

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, but with a spectacular twist! In this glowing production, magnificent lights punctuate the costumes, sets and stage design to create a breathtaking visual treat; a true symphony of light! 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.