Dec 02 - 10 2017
Ballet Etudes Presents The Nutcracker

Ballet Etudes Presents The Nutcracker

Presented by Ballet Etudes - Huntington Academy of Dance at Huntington Beach High School Historic Auditorium

Ballet Etudes has also added a new scene to Act I: Drosselmeyer's Toy Shop, where Herr Drosselmeyer is preparing his magic dolls to bring to The Christmas Party.

Set to the timeless music of Peter Tchaikovsky, “The Nutcracker” tells the story of Clara, a shy young girl who receives the gift of a nutcracker soldier from her mysterious godfather. During the night, magical events unfold: the Christmas tree grows taller, toy soldiers and little mice become larger, and Clara’s nutcracker comes to life. He battles the ferocious Rat King, and just when it seems all is lost, Clara distracts the Rat King and saves her beloved nutcracker.

Her act of bravery transforms the nutcracker into a handsome Prince who takes Clara on a magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets, where they meet the Court of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Sugar Plum Fairy rewards them with a celebration of dances and the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier dance a beautiful pas de deux. Clara is invited to join in the dancing and by the end, Clara’s shyness has vanished. She awakens from her dream and finds herself by her Christmas tree with her beloved nutcracker.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 & 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m.

Admission Info

Advanced tickets before November 24 are $15-$30. After November 24, tickets online and at the door are Orchestra $35, Balcony $25. Group discounts are available for girl scouts, boy scouts, church organizations, seniors, and home-school groups.

 

Phone: 855-222-2849

Dates & Times

2017/12/02 - 2017/12/10

Additional time info:

Educational pre-show presentations are held before the 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. performances, 30 minutes prior to curtain. After each performance, the cast comes out to the lobby and poses for photos with audience members.

Location Info

Huntington Beach High School Historic Auditorium

1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648