A SAN FRANCISCO HOLIDAY TRADITION
Experience the wonder of your first Nutcracker all over again. As the lights fade and Tchaikovsky's enchanting melodies fill the Opera House, you'll be whisked away to a fantastical realm where snowflakes dance, flowers waltz, and the Sugarplum Fairy conjures a child's dream. Celebrate 20 years of Tomasson's beloved holiday classic with us--it's a festive journey you'll never forget.
Who it's for: Everyone! Families, ballet lovers, and anyone looking for a cheerful holiday experience in San Francisco. Classicists know and love Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Children adore the magical growing Christmas tree, the onstage blizzard of waltzing snowflakes, and the dancing bear in Act II. History buffs appreciate the setting in the historic 1915 world's fair set against a backdrop of San Francisco sights.
RUNTIME
Act I - 47 min
Intermission - 20 min
Act II - 50 min
Total runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Casting, times, and program subject to change
Children under age 3, including babes in arms, will not be admitted inside the auditorium. Everyone entering the Opera House, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and children must occupy their assigned seats next to an accompanying adult.
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Experience the wonder of your first Nutcracker all over again. As the lights fade and Tchaikovsky's enchanting melodies fill the Opera House, you'll be whisked away to a fantastical realm where snowflakes dance, flowers waltz, and the Sugarplum Fairy conjures a child's dream. Celebrate 20 years of Tomasson's beloved holiday classic with us--it's a festive journey you'll never forget.
Who it's for: Everyone! Families, ballet lovers, and anyone looking for a cheerful holiday experience in San Francisco. Classicists know and love Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Children adore the magical growing Christmas tree, the onstage blizzard of waltzing snowflakes, and the dancing bear in Act II. History buffs appreciate the setting in the historic 1915 world's fair set against a backdrop of San Francisco sights.
RUNTIME
Act I - 47 min
Intermission - 20 min
Act II - 50 min
Total runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Casting, times, and program subject to change
Children under age 3, including babes in arms, will not be admitted inside the auditorium. Everyone entering the Opera House, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and children must occupy their assigned seats next to an accompanying adult.
A SAN FRANCISCO HOLIDAY TRADITION
Experience the wonder of your first Nutcracker all over again. As the lights fade and Tchaikovsky's enchanting melodies fill the Opera House, you'll be whisked away to a fantastical realm where snowflakes dance, flowers waltz, and the Sugarplum Fairy conjures a child's dream. Celebrate 20 years of Tomasson's beloved holiday classic with us--it's a festive journey you'll never forget.
Who it's for: Everyone! Families, ballet lovers, and anyone looking for a cheerful holiday experience in San Francisco. Classicists know and love Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Children adore the magical growing Christmas tree, the onstage blizzard of waltzing snowflakes, and the dancing bear in Act II. History buffs appreciate the setting in the historic 1915 world's fair set against a backdrop of San Francisco sights.
RUNTIME
Act I - 47 min
Intermission - 20 min
Act II - 50 min
Total runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Casting, times, and program subject to change
Children under age 3, including babes in arms, will not be admitted inside the auditorium. Everyone entering the Opera House, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and children must occupy their assigned seats next to an accompanying adult.
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Experience the wonder of your first Nutcracker all over again. As the lights fade and Tchaikovsky's enchanting melodies fill the Opera House, you'll be whisked away to a fantastical realm where snowflakes dance, flowers waltz, and the Sugarplum Fairy conjures a child's dream. Celebrate 20 years of Tomasson's beloved holiday classic with us--it's a festive journey you'll never forget.
Who it's for: Everyone! Families, ballet lovers, and anyone looking for a cheerful holiday experience in San Francisco. Classicists know and love Tchaikovsky's iconic score. Children adore the magical growing Christmas tree, the onstage blizzard of waltzing snowflakes, and the dancing bear in Act II. History buffs appreciate the setting in the historic 1915 world's fair set against a backdrop of San Francisco sights.
RUNTIME
Act I - 47 min
Intermission - 20 min
Act II - 50 min
Total runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Casting, times, and program subject to change
Children under age 3, including babes in arms, will not be admitted inside the auditorium. Everyone entering the Opera House, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and children must occupy their assigned seats next to an accompanying adult.
show less
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