SoCal’s longest running production of The Nutcracker returns for its 47th magical Holiday Season. Westside Ballet of Santa Monica’s talented pre-professional dancers share the world class Broad Stage with seven accomplished professional guest artists to present nine enchanting ballet productions, beginning Thanksgiving Weekend.
One of one of few Nutcracker ballets danced to live music, The Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra masterfully weaves Tchaikovsky’s majestic score with the artistry of Westside's breathtakingly costumed dancers.
Performances always sell out, so we encourage you to buy early!
Join Clara’s magical voyage with swirling snowflakes; the shimmering Snow Queen; angels gliding on clouds; waltzing flowers; small Polichinelles popping out from underneath Mother Ginger’s giant skirt; and exotic national dances (Spanish chocolate, Arabian coffee, Peppermints, Chinese tea, marzipan Mirlitons).
From the Victorian-style party scene to the glittering Sugar Plum Fairy, it’s the traditional full-length ballet in two acts. A close rendition of George Balanchine’s homage to the original Nutcracker danced in 19th-Century Russia, Westside’s founder Yvonne Mounsey–who created the Nutcracker role of Center Spanish during the peak of her career as principal dancer with New York City Ballet–brought his Holiday Classic to Southern California in 1973.
Kids 2 and under sit on Mom’s lap for free!
Where:
THE BROAD STAGE, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
This will be Westside Ballet’s seventh year at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center to a LIVE ORCHESTRA!
Our 2019 Performance Schedule:
Saturday Nov 30 @ 1 pm and 5 pm
Sunday Dec 1 @ 1pm and 5 pm
and
Friday Dec 6 @ 7pm
Saturday Dec 7 @ 1 pm and 5 pm
Sunday Dec 8 @ 1 pm and 5 pm
TICKETS ONLY $45
800-595-4849 (4TIX)
To Purchase Tickets Online Click on the Link Below:
https://westsideballet.tix.com
Special Group Rates Available for Groups of 15 or More.
For special group rates and ticket questions, please email: tickets@westsideballetcompany.org
For more information and a sneak peak video preview please visit our website at https://westsideballet.com/nutcracker/
