California Ballet The Nutcracker Tickets

The charming, festive and polished, California Ballet Nutcracker is a perfect way to introduce new patrons to the beauty and power of classical dance.  Do you know why? Well, the show features original choreography by the award winning Artistic Director and Choreographer Charles Maple. The dancing snowflakes, Tchaikovsky's majestic score based on the world famous ballads and a dashing prince transports the audiences to a magical place as soon as the show begins. The show premiered decades ago, but its evergreen nature for being reflective and affectionate still ranks it among the most anticipated events of the year.


 
California Ballet Nutcracker features more than 80 dancers from the Southern part of the city. As soon as the lights get dim, the spotlight shines on Clara. The story of Nutcracker revolves around this young girl, who is passionate about dancing and aims to become a successful ballerina. She lives in her dream world where she grows up to meet her Nutcracker prince and dances with him.


 
The story of Nutcracker opens at a Christmas party held at a Victorian Family’s house. A middle aged mysterious man walks up to Clara and gives her the nutcracker. As soon as the time passes and it’s close to midnight, peculiarity sets in. The nutcracker starts to change and magically turns into a prince.  The reactions of young Clara, her facial expressions and the body movement draw a true picture of the situation. Together with the prince, she fights a battle against the evil mice and is taken to the magic land. The arrival into the land of magic allows you to exercise your fantasies to the fullest. The beautiful fairies dressed in pretty costumes fly across the stage, making you feel as if you are in a supernatural world for real. Journeying through the dancing snowflakes, Clara and the prince arrive at the Kingdom of Sweets ruled by a pretty Sugar Palm Fairy. Both of them are treated to the best sweets of the kingdom, dancing flowers and foods from different countries. Among the dance performances include, the Spanish dance, Arabian, Chinese, Russian and the others. Each of them represent the specific culture of each country in contemporary style and gives the audience a different flavor of entertainment with the changing dancing styles with different music. As soon as the dances end, it takes Clara back into the real world where she finds herself standing near the Christmas tree, holding a nutcracker.  


 
California Ballet Nutcracker is originally a brainchild of E.T.A Hoffman, which turned into a form of ballet by Tchaikovsky. Initially it wasn’t a hit but eventually in mid fifties, it crossed borders for outstanding fame and popularity.


 
California Ballet Nutcracker takes you through a journey into the world of fantasy with prince and fairies. The great set design in accordance to scenes; make you feel as if you are part of the story. It caters to the audiences of all ages, offering entertainment for everybody which diversifies its fan following to different generations as well.  


 
For children the element of magic in the story is exciting, for teenagers and adults the art of dancing and the body movements along with the story captures interest. So, the show is in real a complete package of family entertainment for the audiences. It does not only provides you with an ultimate unforgettable experience but also freshens up your childhood memories when everything is possible and perfect in the world of your dreams.
California Ballet Nutcracker after its first display in the city of New York is embraced by America wholeheartedly. Today it is a show that is essentially required to be showcased before the holiday season ends.


 
The holiday season is just a couple of months away and it’s time for California Ballet Nutcracker to make it eventful once again! The rehearsals are completed for the show and California Ballet Nutcracker tickets are on sale already! Hurry and get them as soon as possible!