Oakland Ballet - The Nutcracker
This enduring holiday treat returns to the Bay area!
Why see Oakland Ballet - The Nutcracker?
Don't Miss This Classic Christmas Tale
Celebrate 60 years of dance with the Oakland Ballet's Nutcracker!
There's holiday magic for all ages in Oakland Ballet's Nutcracker, choreographed by Artistic Director Graham Lustig. Featuring Oakland Symphony and the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir, its enduring status as a holiday ritual is self-perpetuating, as family outings introduce new generations into the wonderful realm of the Nutcracker.
What Is The Nutcracker About?
One snowy Christmas Eve, at a great townhouse where a party is in full swing, local magician Herr Drosselmeyer with gifts for the children, including a wooden nutcracker for Clara, the oldest child. When the clock strikes twelve an adventure begins and the Nutcracker comes to life, leading our heroine Clara into a war between mice and tin soldiers, and into the enchanted Land of Sweets where a festival awaits them.
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for all ages
Dates
Finished Dec 21, 2025
Reviews
Customer reviews
1 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)
LenR
Lovely performance with a few standouts
Great choreography/beautiful costumes/exceptional venue. Couple playing Marie and Nutcracker
had amazing chemistry and dance was both expressive and exuberant; support dancers were
consistent and lovely. Of the divertissements, the Chinese Nightingale and Spanish were
exceptional. Dancers Seyong Kim (Nutcracker), Ramona Kelly (Marie) and Erik Debono (Spanish)
handed in top notch performances. Overall great show for the entire family. Audience's
enthusiasm was off-the-charts!
Seating in center of theater, either on main floor or balcony will provide best view.
Great location: easy parking, across street from BART. Right in the middle of some of Oakland's
best restaurants.
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