'The Nutcracker': Where To See The Holiday Ballet In LA 2023

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Don't let the holidays pass by without joining Clara on her journey through the Land of Snow with the Sugarplum Fairy and the Land of Sweets!

"The Nutcracker" ballet, a cherished Christmas tradition set to the famed, Tchaikovsky score, is scheduled this year at various Los Angeles County and Southland venues — with a variety of renditions, some with full symphony orchestras, plus others geared to the younger set.

Tickets often go quickly for this holiday classic, so peruse our guide to find a production near you.

Enjoy the season and Happy Holidays, from Patch!

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CALABASAS:

DEC. 16-17: California Dance Academy 'Nutcracker': Performing Arts Education Centers. Considered one of the best productions in the San Fernando Valley region.

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CHULA VISTA:

DEC. 16: Southbay Dance Academy 'Nutcracker': Southwestern College. Geared for all ages.

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CLAREMONT:

DEC. 16-17: Inland Pacific Ballet 'Nutcracker': Pomona College. "Family entertainment at its best!"

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COSTA MESA:

DEC. 8-17: American Ballet Theatre 'Nutcracker' With Symphony: Segerstrom Hall. With top choreography, sets, costumes & the Pacific Symphony.

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DEL MAR:

DEC. 23-24: Nutcracker Tea: Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Featuring talented dancers from Scripps Performing Arts Academy.

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EL CAJON:

DEC. 16: San Diego Ballet 'The Nutcracker: Imagine The Magic': The Magnolia. Bringing "America’s favorite holiday event to dazzling life."

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ESCONDIDO:

DEC. 10: West Coast Dance Complex 'Nutcracker': CA Center For Arts. Accompanied by local orchestra, The Winecreek Ensemble.

DEC. 16-17: San Elijo Dance 'Nutcracker' With Live Orchestra. "It even snows on the audience!"

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GLENDALE:

DEC. 8-10: Red Chair Productions' The Nutcracker. Theater tickets are sold out. However, a live stream planned Sunday.

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HOLLYWOOD:

DEC. 21-26: Los Angeles Ballet 'Nutcracker' With Orchestra: Dolby Theatre. All performances feature live orchestra

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HUNTINGTON BEACH:

DEC. 9-24: Ballet Repertory Theatre 'The Nutcracker': Golden West College. "Orange County’s longest-running Nutcracker is ultimate feel-good family tradition."

DEC. 15-17: Coast City Ballet 'Nutcracker' - Starring guests artists from throughout California.

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IRVINE:

DEC. 9-24: Festival Ballet Theatre 'Nutcracker': Barclay Theatre. Full-length traditional production with world-renowned guest artists.

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LAWNDALE:

DEC. 9-10: Launch Dance Center Presents "The Nutcracker." At Centinela Valley Center for the Arts.

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LONG BEACH:

DEC. 16-23: Long Beach Ballet 'Nutcracker' With Orchestra: Terrace Theater. Lauded production features symphony orchestra, flying sleigh, a live horse & on-stage pyrotechnics.

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LOS ANGELES:

DEC. 8-9: LA Ballet 'Nutcracker': Royce Hall, UCLA. "A holiday tradition in Los Angeles."

DEC. 17: 'Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet': The Wiltern. A holiday classic staged at the Art Deco landmark.

DEC. 21-26: Los Angeles Ballet 'Nutcracker' With Orchestra: Dolby Theatre. All performances feature live orchestra.

THROUGH DEC. 24: American Contemporary Ballet 'Nutcracker Suite' - "A place so magical it only appears once a year."

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MISSION VIEJO:

DEC. 21-23: Laguna Dance Theatre/Laguna Ballet 'Nutcracker' - In its 38th year!

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OCEANSIDE:

DEC. 9-10: Performing Arts Workshop 'The Nutcracker' - At Truax Theatre with PAW dancers & guest artists.

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PALM SPRINGS:

DEC. 9-10: CK Dance 'The Nutcracker': Annenberg Theater. A holiday "must-see, must-do" in its 26th year.

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PASADENA:

DEC. 16-17 & 22-23: Pasadena Dance Theatre 'Nutcracker' - Presented at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse.

DEC. 20: 'Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet': Civic Auditorium. "The peak of classical European Ballet."

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POWAY:

DEC. 16-17: Southern California Ballet 'The Nutcracker': Center For Performing Arts. A 35-year tradition & with professional guest performers.

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA:

DEC. 9-10: Inland Pacific Ballet 'Nutcracker': Lewis Family Playhouse. "Family entertainment at its best!"

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REDONDO BEACH:

DEC. 15-17: Los Angeles Ballet 'Nutcracker': Performing Arts Center. "Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this production stays true to the traditions of the storybook tale."

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RIVERSIDE:

DEC. 15-17: David Allan’s The Nutcracker: Landis Performing Arts Center. "Spectacular choreography, from snowflakes to cannon fire, dazzling sets & gorgeous costumes."

DEC. 22-23: Inland Pacific Ballet 'Nutcracker': Fox Performing Arts Center. Time-honored ballet company with dazzling sets & costumes, Tchaikovsky’s score & myriad of dancers.

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SAN BERNARDINO:

DEC. 8-10: Inland Dance Theatre 'Nutcracker': California Theatre. A community tradition since 1976.

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SAN CLEMENTE:

DEC. 7-8: Casa 'Nutcracker' With OC Ballet Theater: Casa Romantica. Always a sell-out, so book soon.

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SAN DIEGO:

DEC. 8-17: SD Civic Youth Ballet 'Nutcracker': Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. "Celebrate the joy and spirit of the holiday season by taking an extraordinary journey."

DEC. 15-24: Golden State Ballet 'Nutcracker' With Symphony: Civic Theatre. Danced live to Tchaikovsky’s classic score from renowned San Diego Symphony.

DEC. 23-24: Nutcracker Tea: Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Featuring talented dancers from Scripps Performing Arts Academy.

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SAN GABRIEL:

DEC. 16-17 & 22-23: Pasadena Dance Theatre 'Nutcracker': Mission Playhouse. Featuring guest artists & more than 50 dancers.

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SANTA MONICA:

DEC.: Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's 'Nutcracker.' The studio celebrated its 50th Nutcracker in early December. However, for a limited time through the holidays, the performance is streaming on YouTube & Vimeo.

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TEMECULA:

DEC. 15-23: The Nutcracker Ballet: Old Town Community Theater. "Recognized in the LA Times as one of the best to see in Southern California."

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TORRANCE:

DEC. 16-17: Ballet California 'The Nutcracker': El Camino College. Holiday classic, with iconic Tchaikovsky score, at Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College .

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WESTWOOD:

DEC. 8-9: LA Ballet 'Nutcracker': Royce Hall, UCLA. "A holiday tradition in Los Angeles."

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