This lavish production is fashioned after the choreography of the great Russian master, Lev Ivanov, who created the very first Nutcracker more than 100 years ago. Virtuoso dancing is complemented by opulent sets, costumes and Tchaikovsky's brilliant score, performed by the City Ballet Orchestra. Children's roles are performed by talented young dancers from the City Ballet School, the official school of City Ballet. Learn more...
Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, a Family-Friendly Opera
Birch North Park Theatre (San Diego, CA)
Lyric Opera San Diego presents an English-language opera based on the classic children's story. With its Wagner-influenced score, magical story and comic turns, Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel offers a great introduction to the magic of opera as theater for audience members of all ages. The cast includes children from the Lyric Academy. Learn more...
California Ballet Presents Excerpts from The Nutcracker
Kassebaum Theatre (Chula Vista, CA)
San Diego's premiere classical dance company presents an hour-long performance of excerpts from the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker. California Ballet's acclaimed production of The Nutcracker will appeal to adults and children alike with its enchanting journey through a little girl's imagination. A reception and a question and answer session with the dancers follow the performance. Learn more...
Through the Eyes of a Child: 22nd Annual Holiday Show from San Diego Women's Chorus
Mission Hills United Church of Christ (San Diego, CA)
The San Diego Women's Chorus 22nd annual holiday concert, Through the Eyes of a Child is an uplifting show featuring the women of the Chorus raising their voices and singing songs of joy and peace, including "1,000 Beautiful Things," "No Mirrors in My Nana's House," "Where Are You Christmas?," "This Holiday," "Someday at Christmas," and a Chanukah piece, "We Are Lights." Learn more...