The Nutcracker

Let Sacramento Ballet whisk you away into the world of The Nutcracker, the ballet that follows Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure. In Ron Cunningham’s production, colorful characters like the Mouse King and Sugar Plum Fairy light up the stage, filling audiences of all ages with delight. Performances will be held weekends through December 23, with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera playing live orchestra music during select performances. Bring your whole family out to enjoy this Sacramento holiday tradition. 1301 L Street, www.sacballet.org.