Long Beach Ballet: The Nutcracker

The Long Beach Ballet continues its annual holiday tradition of presenting The Nutcracker at the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center for seven performances, December 14-15 and 20-22, 2024. As always, the beloved production bursts with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love.

In 2018 and 2019, Goldstar audiences voted Long Beach Ballet’s The Nutcracker as the “best-loved” production in the nation. The Long Beach Ballet’s Artistic Director David Wilcox has pulled out all the stops for this 42nd production of the classical tale. This production boasts a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, on-stage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 250. Former Disney designers Elliot Hessayon and Scott Schaffer created the enchanting scenery, Australian artist Adrian Clark designed the detailed costumes, and renowned magician Franz Harary created the special effects.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center Main Box Office, and online through the Long Beach Ballet website.

Showtimes:

• Saturday, December 14, at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
• Sunday, December 15, at 2:00 pm
• Friday, December 20, at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, December 21, at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
• Sunday, December 22. at 2:00 pm