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Video Clips from The Nutcracker

Ron Cunningham’s The Nutcracker (2011)
Be part of a tradition that has become the heart of Sacramento’s holiday season. Whether a cherished family tradition or your first visit to The Nutcracker, your experience of this wonderful classic will warm your spirit and stay with you forever. From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a time and place filled with magic: marching toy soldiers, waltzing snowflakes, giant mice and a Christmas tree that seems to grow forever; not to mention the wonderful characters found in the Land of Sweets reigned over by the Sugar Plum Fairy. Enjoy the beautiful Waltz of the Flowers, the exciting Russian Dance, the hilarious Mother Ginger, and all the rest. It’s the perfect holiday treat for the whole family to share.

Live music performed by the Sacramento Philharmonic at every performance!
(Sponsored by: Sacramento Region Community Foundation, Wells Fargo, The Teichert Foundation, Radiological Associates of Sacramento, GenCorp Foundation, Sacramento Ballet Association, Sacramento Philharmonic, Pacific Coast Building Products Foundation, The Richard & Ursula Wertz Foundation, Merchants National Bank, and Hank Fisher Properties)

“No matter how bah-humbug-gy you may feel, the Sacramento Ballet's ‘The Nutcracker’ will brighten your outlook. It is a magical adventure, a celebration of the innocence and wonder of childhood that is tailor-made for the holiday season”.-- Sacramento Bee, 12/13/2010.

Click here to view the performance program

Need some more convincing? Read what people are saying about The Nutcracker:
Nutcracker: Review - Sacramento News & Review, Dec 15, 2011
Nutcracker: Review - Sacramento Bee, Dec 13, 2011
Nutcracker: Review - Davis Enterprise, Dec 13, 2011
Nutcracker: Review - SacramentoPress.com, Dec 11,2011
Nutcracker: Yuba-Sutter Dancers in The Nutcracker article - appealdemocrat.com, Dec 2, 2011
Nutcracker: Pre-Performance Article - Sacramento Bee, Dec. 4 2011


Community Center Theater
Tickets: $15-$69


The Nutcracker is Sponsored by Raley's Family of Fine Stores