American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa
600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa
The Nutcracker is the tale of a young girl, Clara, who receives the gift of a nutcracker doll at her family's Christmas party. In her dreams that night, the nutcracker doll comes to life as a handsome prince who joins her on a magical journey. Together, they travel to lands filled with dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, a mouse army and other exotic characters, all brought to vivid life on stage by a cast of over 100 performers!
Dec 11 - Dec 21, 2025