The Nutcracker
Friday, December 19, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 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.

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