The Long Beach Nutcracker

The Long Beach Ballet continues its annual holiday tradition, for the 41st year this December, of presenting The Nutcracker at the Terrace Theater at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center for seven performances from December 14-15, 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, www.LongBeachNutcracker.com

The Nutcracker Performance Showtimes:

Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 15th at 2:00 pm

Friday, December 20th at 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 21st at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 22nd at 2:00 pm

Tickets:

Family-friendly ticket prices and VIP packages available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.