“The Nutcracker” Features Live Symphony Accompaniment
California Ballet Company presents “The Nutcracker” this December at the San Diego Civic Theatre, accompanied by the Classics Philharmonics (December 12-13, 2015) and the San Diego Symphony (December 16-20, 2015). This annual production has entertained audiences for 45 years with Director Maxine Mahon’s playful interpretation America’s favorite holiday ballet. Tchaikovsky’s extravagant score comes to life as a cast of over 150 professional dancers and children present the tale of young Clara, her enchanted Nutcracker Prince, and their adventures through the magic kingdoms of Snow and Sweets.
Tchaikovsky’s extravagant score comes to life as a cast of over 150 professional dancers perform.
This year’s production will feature Guest Artist Jared Nelson as the Cavalier. Mr. Nelson was most recently seen on the California Ballet stage in the West Coast Premiere of “The Great Gatsby,” dancing the title role. Featured California Ballet Dancers include Principal Ballerina Chie Kudo, Principal Dancers Vitaliy Nechay, Ana da Costa, and Trystan Merrick, and Soloists Oscar Burciaga, Allyson Barkdull, Tess Lane, and Jeremy Zapanta.
Tickets may be purchased at www.NutcrackerSanDiego.com or at (858) 560-6741. The San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Avenue in downtown San Diego.
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