First performed in 1892 at the Imperial
Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tchaikovsky’s
ballet The Nutcracker made its
American debut on Christmas Eve, 1944 at San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera
House. The San Francisco Ballet performance has been a Bay Area holiday
tradition ever since! It’s the timeless take of Clara and the nutcracker she
receives as a gift from her Godfather Herr Drosselmeyer on Christmas Eve. The
magic begins when Clara falls asleep by the Christmas tree and awakens to the
sight of her nutcracker leading a regiment of gingerbread soldiers against the
army of the Mouse King.
The
Nutcracker will be performed December 7th though December 28th
with several different ticket packages available, including the VIP Club. This
exclusive deal includes box suites, which just so happen to be the best seats
in the house, as well a private reception at intermission. You will also enjoy complimentary
sweets by Miette, beverages, and a special gift for each child in your party.
In addition, 30 minutes prior to show time, characters from The Nutcracker will be available for
photos.The Family Performances are
extremely popular, so get your tickets soon, and be sure to arrive early on the
night of the show. This holiday season experience what has become an American
holiday tradition, right where it all started!
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