Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as they battle the most memorable Mouse King, encounter dancing Snowflakes, and travel to the Palace of the Dolls. Los Angeles Ballet stays true to the traditions of the holiday story with tastes of Southern California such as an elegant Spanish-style Hancock Park home, calla lilies, bougainvillea, the snowy forests of Big Bear, Venice Beach archways, and a moonlit Pacific Ocean. 

The Nutcracker opens at Pasadena Civic Auditorium (Dec. 6-8), then moves to Royce Hall at UCLA (Dec. 13-15) and culminates holiday week at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood (Dec. 19-28). Performances at Dolby Theatre feature Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra.