The Sacramento Ballet is celebrating their 500th performance of Ron Cunningham’s dazzling production of The Nutcracker! This magical show is a wonderful way to feel the holiday spirit with your kids and make wonderful memories.
Over 200 costumed characters enthrall the audience to the majestic Tchaikovsky score played superbly by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. Magnificant dancing, sumptuous scenery, and spectacular choreography combine in festive celebration. Ron Cunningham’s production includes nearly 500 children, from Teeny Tiny Mice to swirling Candy Canes, making it the largest cast of children in any Nutcracker in the world.
Click here to see show times and prices. If you are hoping to buy tickets, get them ASAP! I spoke to the box office and found out that the first two weekends are already heavily sold out. Your best bet is to try for the December 22nd or 23rd shows. It was recommended that you do not purchase from a broker site as they are selling tickets for outrageous prices. Order from www.tickets.com if you are just buying a couple of tickets (they charge a fee per ticket), order over the phone for multiple tickets (they charge a $7.00 flat fee), or order in person at the 1301 L Street box office (no extra fees). All ages can attend The Nutcracker, even infants, but every one must have a ticket.
Start a new holiday tradition!
Written by Keilah Woodard
My love for exploring and creating experiences with my three kids led to the founding of SacramentoSidetracks.com in 2009. I realized that Sacramento has so much to offer and I was excited to share my findings with other parents. Besides simply having fun, these are the other positive side effects of taking my kids on outings that I’ve discovered: we have quality time together away from the distractions at home, we cultivate our curiosity, learn new things, conversations are triggered by what we see and do, we connect and bond as a family, and we create new memories. Ready to get sidetracked, too? Let me be your guide!
