Name: Long Beach Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Start: 2024-12-20T14:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-22T19:30:00-08:00
Location: Long Beach Convention Center

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Long Beach Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Long Beach Convention Center

$38 - $95

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 - 22, 2024

2:00pm - 7:30pm

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The Long Beach Ballet presents its 42nd production of The Nutcracker for seven performances from Dec. 14-15 and 20-22.

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As always, the beloved production bursts with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love.

This production boasts a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, onstage 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.

Performances Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 15 at 2 p.m., Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 21 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 22 at 2 p.m., at the Terrace Theater, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.

Photo credit: Katie Ging, courtesy of Long Beach Ballet