Beginning December 12, stream a new, fully-produced Nutcracker Extravaganza that includes favorite Saint Louis Ballet dances and scenes from years gone by, interspersed with newly-set Nutcracker performances from our 2020-2021 dancers, plus behind-the-scenes interviews and Nutcracker fun you could only witness from the comfort of your home.

Ballet Austin presents The Nutcracker, 57th Annual Production presented by the Georgia B. Lucas Foundation Fund, December 7 - 23 in Dell Hall. Start your holiday celebrations with a scrumptious trip to the Court of Sweets and Ballet Austin’s spectacular annual production of The Nutcracker! From its vibrant sets and costumes to the impressive. The Nutcracker on Ice runs at Montecasino’s Teatro until 15 January, then Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre from 19 January to 11 February. DM Photos: Suzy Bernstein.

With sold-out performances since its debut in 2008, the Maple Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker features more than 90 classically trained dancers and Guest Artist, Steven Morse from the San Francisco Ballet! Mr. Morse Soloist with San Francisco Ballet will be performing the role of Nutcracker Prince Sat. Dec 21st at 2 pm and 7 pm and Sun. Dec. 22nd at 2 pm and 7 pm.

The Maple Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker, masterfully performed under the directorial guidance of award winning ballet choreographer and artistic director, Mr. Charles Maple, has earned accolades and praise for his full-length rendition-with-a-twist of E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless holiday tale, set to Tchaikovsky’s majestic score.

Opulent handmade costumes, masterfully created original stage sets and glowing special effects include a life-size gingerbread house, a Swarovski crystal curtain and eight-foot teapot. Set against 50’ hand painted backdrops and a spectacular 55’ growing Christmas tree, The Nutcracker showcases dancing snowflakes, whimsical fairies, and an array of spirited characters such as the sinister Rat King and Mother Ginger.

The Maple Youth Ballet’s production is one of the most treasured productions to date. It marries substantive choreography with eye-popping production values. It’s colorful and accessible child-centric story has become an affordable holiday choice among Southland families of all ages.

Performances Are:
Saturday, December 21st 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, December 22nd 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Tickets Start at $25 and Group Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more!

Presented at the beautiful Portola High School Performing Arts Center in Irvine!

Music by Peter Tchaikovsky Choreography by Charles Maple

From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with dancing snowflakes, a dashing prince, and Tchaikovsky’s majestic score based on one of the world’s most beloved ballets.

Share the tradition of fantasy as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince and Clara ignite the imagination of your princes and princesses of all ages. Watch as this unique Orange County experience unfolds, showcasing more than 90 exceptionally talented & classically trained dancers from across the Southland!

Featuring original choreography by Artistic Director Charles Maple, The Maple Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a full-length rendition-with-a-twist of E.T.A. Hoffman’s time-honored classic which centers around Clara, a young girl who yearns to one day become a professional ballerina.

Running Time: About 2 hours with intermission; refreshments & snacks will be on sale along with our spectacular Nutcracker boutique!

Support the Maple Youth Ballet

Maple Youth Ballet is a thriving pre-professional youth ballet organization, based in Irvine, that is devoted to providing young ballet dancers with training and performance opportunities that will prepare them to pursue careers as professional ballet dancers, be accepted to the top residential pre-professional ballet schools in the world, or qualify for admission to the leading college dance programs.

As a non-profit organization, we rely upon charitable donations to enable the success of our professional-quality ballet performances. We are faced with the delicate dilemma of balancing the necessity of financial viability with our desire to offer affordable ticket prices so that a wide constituency can gain a greater appreciation for the art of ballet.

There are two ways you can show your support – by purchasing an ad in our beautiful Nutcracker Program, or making a tax deductible charitable donation. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Presenting the Ultimate Nutcracker Experience for Families & Children!

As guests of the Maple Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker, your family’s enchanting journey to the spacious lobby of the theatre where you and your family will be able to enjoy our delectable desserts and unique boutique offerings on sale before the performance and during intermission.

Spectacular Sets & Costumes and Special Effects!

Celebrate the holiday season in style with our spectacular 50′ hand-painted sets and our sumptuous costumes. Share in the excitement as our magnificent holiday tree creates an astonishing and thrilling special effect as it magically grows to 55′ high, encompassing the entire stage!

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The Maple Youth Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” is entering is 12th season! The Maple Youth Ballet is a thriving organization here in Orange County. It is a great pleasure to be an artistic ambassador to our community. Our production is one of the most beloved productions in Southern California.

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Our beautiful keepsake programs are, full color, filled with photographs and interesting facts about The Nutcracker.

In 1944, critics were stunned when Christensen staged the first full-length Nutcracker in America. “We can’t understand why a vehicle of such fantastic beauty and originality would not be produced in its entirety in this country until now,” reported the Sacramento Union.

It was produced on a shoestring budget, but captivated a nation. Now, during this momentous year and following a $3-million new production, see the original choreography, just as Mr. C intended it – and only at Ballet West.

Choreography: Willam Christensen
Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Ballet West is proud to honor Hotel Monaco as our Nutcracker Host Hotel.

Click here for discount rates and promotions for rooms booked November 29 – December 31.

AT THE JANET QUINNEY LAWSON CAPITOL THEATRE

CASTING – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FOR THE MOST ACCURATE LIST OF PERFORMERS, BE SURE TO CHECK THE CASTING BOARD IN THE LOBBY.

12/7 MAT

Clara: Eliana Smith
Fritz: Gabriel Brown
Nutcracker Prince: Jordan Veit
Snow Queen: Beckanne Sisk
Snow King: Chase O’Connell
Sugar Plum Fairy: Jenna Rae Herrera
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Christopher Sellars
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Emily Neale, Tyler Gum

12/7 EVE

Clara: Eliana Smith
Fritz: Gabriel Brown
Nutcracker Prince: Alexander MacFarlan
Snow Queen: Katlyn Addison
Snow King: Adrian Fry
Sugar Plum Fairy: Beckanne Sisk
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Chase O’Connell
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Sayaka Ohtaki, Rex Tilton

12/8 MAT

Clara: Eliana Smith
Fritz: Gabriel Brown
Nutcracker Prince: Joshua Whitehead
Snow Queen: Allison DeBona
Snow King: Hadriel Diniz
Sugar Plum Fairy: Katlyn Addison
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Rex Tilton
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Beckanne Sisk, Chase O’Connell

12/8 EVE

Clara: Eliana Smith
Fritz: Gabriel Brown
Nutcracker Prince: Hadriel Diniz
Snow Queen: Sayaka Ohtaki
Snow King: Rex Tilton
Sugar Plum Fairy: Allison DeBona
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Tyler Gum
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Katlyn Addison, Adrian Fry

12/12

Clara: Naomi Steele
Fritz: Gabriel Brown
Nutcracker Prince: David Huffmire
Snow Queen: Chelsea Keefer
Snow King: Alexander MacFarlan
Sugar Plum Fairy: Beckanne Sisk
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Chase O’Connell
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Katie Critchlow, Dominic Ballard

12/13

Clara: Eliana Smith
Fritz: Gabriel Brown
Nutcracker Prince: Joshua Whitehead
Snow Queen: Allison DeBona
Snow King: Hadriel Diniz
Sugar Plum Fairy: Katlyn Addison
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Rex Tilton
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Emily Neale, Tyler Gum

12/14 MAT

Clara: Emilie Huntsman
Fritz: Adin Pracic
Nutcracker Prince: Kyle Davis
Snow Queen: Katie Critchlow
Snow King: Christopher Sellars
Sugar Plum Fairy: Sayaka Ohtaki
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Adrian Fry
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit

12/14 EVE

Clara: Emilie Huntsman
Fritz: Adin Pracic
Nutcracker Prince: Jordan Veit
Snow Queen: Allison DeBona
Snow King: Hadriel Diniz
Sugar Plum Fairy: Jenna Rae Herrera
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Christopher Sellars
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Emily Neale, Tyler Gum

12/15 MAT

Clara: Emilie Huntsman
Fritz: Adin Pracic
Nutcracker Prince: Joshua Whitehead
Snow Queen: Gabrielle Salvatto
Snow King: Tyler Gum
Sugar Plum Fairy: Katie Critchlow
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Jordan Veit
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Lindsay Bond, Alexander MacFarlan

12/15 EVE

Clara: Emilie Huntsman
Fritz: Adin Pracic
Nutcracker Prince: David Huffmire
Snow Queen: Lindsay Bond
Snow King: Trevor Naumann
Sugar Plum Fairy: Chelsea Keefer
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Alexander MacFarlan
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Gabrielle Salvatto, Hadriel Diniz

12/18

Clara: Emilie Huntsman
Fritz: Adin Pracic
Nutcracker Prince: David Huffmire
Snow Queen: Chelsea Keefer
Snow King: Alexander MacFarlan
Sugar Plum Fairy: Beckanne Sisk
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Chase O’Connell
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Katie Critchlow, Dominic Ballard

12/19

Clara: Naomi Steele
Fritz: Jax Steele
Nutcracker Prince: Kyle Davis
Snow Queen: Katie Critchlow
Snow King: Christopher Sellars
Sugar Plum Fairy: Sayaka Ohtaki
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Adrian Fry
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Gabrielle Salvatto, Hadriel Diniz

12/20 MAT

Clara: Naomi Steele
Fritz: Jax Steele
Nutcracker Prince: Jordan Veit
Snow Queen: Katlyn Addison
Snow King: Adrian Fry
Sugar Plum Fairy: Chelsea Keefer
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Alexander MacFarlan
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Sayaka Ohtaki, Rex Tilton

12/20 EVE

Clara: Naomi Steele
Fritz: Jax Steele
Nutcracker Prince: Hadriel Diniz
Snow Queen: Sayaka Ohtaki
Snow King: Rex Tilton
Sugar Plum Fairy: Allison DeBona
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Tyler Gum
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Katlyn Addison, Adrian Fry

12/21 MAT

Clara: Naomi Steele
Fritz: Jax Steele
Nutcracker Prince: David Huffmire
Snow Queen: Katlyn Addison
Snow King: Adrian Fry
Sugar Plum Fairy: Chelsea Keefer
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Alexander MacFarlan
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Gabrielle Salvatto, Hadriel Diniz

12/21 EVE

Clara: Naomi Steele
Fritz: Jax Steele
Nutcracker Prince: Kyle Davis
Snow Queen: Lindsay Bond
Snow King: Christopher Sellars
Sugar Plum Fairy: Sayaka Ohtaki
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Adrian Fry
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit

12/22 MAT

Clara: Eliana Smith
Fritz: Dylan Gaddis
Nutcracker Prince: Joshua Whitehead
Snow Queen: Gabrielle Salvatto
Snow King: Tyler Gum
Sugar Plum Fairy: Katlyn Addison
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Rex Tilton
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Lindsay Bond, Alexander MacFarlan

12/22 EVE

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Clara: Naomi Steele
Fritz: Jax Steele
Nutcracker Prince: Hadriel Diniz
Snow Queen: Sayaka Ohtaki
Snow King: Rex Tilton
Sugar Plum Fairy: Allison DeBona
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Tyler Gum
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Katlyn Addison, Adrian Fry

12/23 MAT

Clara: Quinn Souvall
Fritz: Dylan Gaddis
Nutcracker Prince: Joshua Whitehead
Snow Queen: Gabrielle Salvatto
Snow King: Tyler Gum
Sugar Plum Fairy: Katie Critchlow
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Jordan Veit
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Lindsay Bond, Alexander MacFarlan

12/23 EVE

Clara: Quinn Souvall
Fritz: Dylan Gaddis
Nutcracker Prince: David Huffmire
Snow Queen: Chelsea Keefer
Snow King: Alexander MacFarlan
Sugar Plum Fairy: Beckanne Sisk
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Chase O’Connell
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Katie Critchlow, Dominic Ballard

12/24

Clara: Quinn Souvall
Fritz: Dylan Gaddis
Nutcracker Prince: Alexander MacFarlan
Snow Queen: Katlyn Addison
Snow King: Adrian Fry
Sugar Plum Fairy: Beckanne Sisk
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Chase O’Connell
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Sayaka Ohtaki, Rex Tilton

12/26 MAT

Clara: Quinn Souvall
Fritz: Dylan Gaddis
Nutcracker Prince: Kyle Davis
Snow Queen: Katie Critchlow
Snow King: Christopher Sellars
Sugar Plum Fairy: Beckanne Sisk
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Chase O’Connell
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Jenna Rae Herrera, Jordan Veit

12/26 EVE

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Clara: Quinn Souvall
Fritz: Dylan Gaddis
Nutcracker Prince: Jordan Veit
Snow Queen: Beckanne Sisk
Snow King: Chase O’Connell
Sugar Plum Fairy: Jenna Rae Herrera
Sugar Plum Cavalier: Christopher Sellars
Waltz of the Flowers pas de deux: Emily Neale, Tyler Gum