Los Angeles, CA

Performances

Los Angeles, CA

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Wiltern

213.388.1400

December 17th | 4pm

December 17th | 8pm

December 17th | 12pm

Experience NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

2023 Season

The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Get tickets now!

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About The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles

Welcome to the home of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet in Los Angeles: The Wiltern Theatre. directly to your living room! The Wiltern, built in 1931 and designed by architect Stiles O. Clements of Morgan, Walls & Clements, is the city’s oldest architectural firm. The Wiltern Theatre was originally designed as a vaudeville theater and opened as the Warner Brothers Western Theater. In 1981, the Wiltern was purchased by developer Wayne Ratkovich who worked with architect Brenda Levin to restore both the theater and the office building to their former glory. After a four-year renovation, the Wiltern Theatre finally opened again to the public on May 1, 1985. Today, the Wiltern hosts live performances and concerts, as well as televised events and has served as a location for several feature films.

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Los Angeles Partner Ballet Studios: LA Dance Academy and Sherman Oaks Dance Academy

Nutcracker wouldn’t be Nutcracker without the local Children’s cast! Dancing along side the full professional Russian cast are local Los Angeles children.

Los Angeles Dance Academy “LADA” is a community of like-minded individuals with deep love for the performing arts. The versatile teaching staff brings professionalism and fun to each class no matter the age or level. The studio goal is to cultivate a nurturing environment for student dancers to create, perform, and inspire each other. The studio promotes a positive and safe atmosphere for students to build self-confidence and reach new levels in their artistry. There is no greater joy than to see dancers grow their repertoire from year to year. Los Angeles Dance Academy aims to create a supportive community for dancers to train and become educated in all dance styles and teaches students to be positive. The studio also promotes diverse training from ballet to hip hop and everything in between. “Love All, Dance All”

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“What a magnificent show! We’ve attended several different performances of the nutcracker in the past. This show puts all of them to shame! We plan on making this a regular holiday event for our family! Thank you for such a great holiday experience!!”

“Loved the nutcracker production. Costumes were beautiful and dancers as usual did not disappoint. Great family holiday experience”

“Commitment to the theme of Love and Peace”
CNN News

“Technically supreme dancing, dazzling... authentically opulent...”
Calgary Herald

“Technical prowess was…truly “great”...whimsical sets and giant animal stick puppets and colorful costumes… stellar Arabian Variation… breathtaking!”
Cleveland Plain Dealer, 2014

Los Angeles, CA

Performances

Los Angeles, CA

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Wiltern

213.388.1400

Experience NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

2023 Season

The Theater

About The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles

Partner Studio

Los Angeles Partner Ballet Studios: LA Dance Academy and Sherman Oaks Dance Academy

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