ABT's The Nutcracker ABT's The Nutcracker

American Ballet Theatre's
The Nutcracker

ABT's The Nutcracker

Your SoCal holiday tradition has returned

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is always your home for The Nutcracker! This dazzling holiday treat features American Ballet Theatre’s roster of superstar dancers along with gorgeous sets and costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and Pacific Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Share magical moments with your loved ones.

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The Nutcracker Cookie by Cousin Cookie

The Nutcracker Sweet Seats

A limited number of exclusive Sweet Seats are available for performances of The Nutcracker! Along with prime Orchestra seating, you'll receive special keepsakes in a Segerstrom Center tote bag! This includes a delicious cookie baked locally by Cousin Cookie. Create a holiday experience your loved ones will never forget!

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The Nutcracker & Segerstrom Center: A history

American Ballet Theatre premiered The Nutcracker on the West Coast in 2015. Since then, it has become a cherished holiday tradition in Orange County. American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is produced in partnership with the ABT William J. Gillespie School, Costa Mesa’s premiere ballet school located on our campus. Students at the Gillespie School have the unparalleled opportunity to work and perform with American Ballet Theater during their classic holiday performances. Journey into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker as American Ballet Theatre and students of with the ABT William J. Gillespie School perform at Segerstrom Center for their eighth year.

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ABT's The Nutcracker
Behind the Curtain: ABT's The Nutcracker

Behind the Curtain: American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

As the curtain rises on the mesmerizing world of American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker, the audience is transported into a realm of magic, dreams, and enchantment.

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Christine Shevchenko

Christine Shevchenko

For the past seven years, American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Christine Shevchenko has performed in ABT’s The Nutcracker in Segerstrom Hall, bringing this holiday classic to Orange County audiences for all to enjoy.

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ABT's The Nutcracker

Behind the Ballet with Elizabeth Kaye - ABT's The Nutcracker

Take a look at a history lesson about Southern California's favorite holiday tradition.

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