December 13 at 1pm - Nutcracker
San Francisco Ballet at the War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco Ballet’s magnificent production of Nutcracker is one the world’s finest productions of the classic ballet, playing to unanimous critical acclaim and sold-out audiences each December. Set in early 20th century San Francisco, one of the city’s grandest eras, this production features a cast of 200 dancers, stunning images, and magical surprises that mesmerize and delight adults and children alike. Magic is real and dreams come alive! Nutcracker remains the essential family-friendly ballet. Children as crucial to the plot as they are to the ballet's atmosphere - taking over the stage as party guests, toy soldiers, baby mice and assorted extras. Visually a template for traditional Christmas fantasy, it builds steadily in pace and grandeur through its superbly pitched choreography, from the battle scenes to the climactic pas de deux for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince. San Francisco Ballet is the United States’ most venerable Ballet company and their home, the War Memorial Opera House is a grand theatre of great.
“This is a Nutcracker on a grand scale--striking, elegant, and beautiful.” - New York Times
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Est. Running Time
2 hours, 20 min (20 min intermission)
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