The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 21, 2024; 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 21, 2024; 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 22, 2024; 2:00 pm
The Granada Theatre
One of State Street Ballet’s most delightful productions, this magical story is a favorite for audiences of all ages. Glittering snowflakes, waltzing flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dazzling castle of characters take Clara on an exciting adventure to the Kingdom of Sweets. Accompanied by the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra, an international cast of professional dancers unite with over 100 young dancers from the State Street Ballet Academy for an unforgettable weekend of performances to celebrate the season's magic.
Choreography by Rodney Gustafson
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Featuring Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra
Conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff
No holiday season is complete without a trip to the theater to see The Nutcracker! One of State Street Ballet’s most enchanting productions, this magical story is a favorite for audiences of all ages.
Nutcracker Casting
Sat., December 21 at 2 PM
Sugar Plum Fairy Saori Yamashita
Cavalier Ryan Lenkey
Nutcracker Noam Tsivkin
Clara Chanel von Yurt (SSB Academy student)
Snow Queen Aimee Le
Snow King Ethan Ahuero
Rat Queen Amber Hirschfield
Sat., December 21 at 7:30 PM
Sugar Plum Fairy Akari Kato
Cavalier Harold Mendez
Nutcracker Ethan Ahuero
Clara Brenna Chumacero
Snow Queen Maria Rita Rapisarda
Snow King Tanner Blee
Rat Queen Ariana Hartanov
Sun., December 22 at 2 PM
Sugar Plum Fairy Saori Yamashita
Cavalier Ryan Lenkey
Nutcracker Noam Tsivkin
Clara Catalina Brace (SSB Academy student)
Snow Queen Amy Le
Snow King Ethan Ahuero
Rat Queen Brianna Patrick
State Street Ballet 30th Anniversary Gala
We celebrated our 30th Anniversary Season in style at our gala on September 28, 2024 at the Music Academy of the West.
The Nutcracker
Accompanied by the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra, State Street Ballet’s Nutcracker is a holiday classic. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of performances to celebrate the magic of the season.
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