International Ballet Stars Dance In Festival Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER

A cherished holiday classic, perfect for all ages. Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of The Nutcracker.

Festival Ballet Theatre's family-friendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, which make this age-old tradition sparkle like new. Be swept away by Tchaikovsky's iconic score as the Sugar Plum Fairy, our heroine Clara, and a cast of hundreds take you on a magical journey to mystical lands. This full-length traditional production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre's Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, and features world-renowned guest artists, FBT's professional company dancers, and exceptional young talent from across the Southland.

Esteemed Guest Artists and Performing Dates:

Beckanne Sisk, Ballet West
Fabrice Calmels, Joffrey Ballet
Saturday, December 9, 2017 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 10, 2017 @ 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM

Tara Ghassemieh, Festival Ballet Theatre
Vitor Luiz, San Francisco Ballet
Friday, December 15, 2017 @ 7:00 PM *FAMILY NIGHT

Frances Chung, San Francisco Ballet
Vitor Luiz, San Francisco Ballet
Saturday, December 16, 2017 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Maria Kochetkova, San Francisco Ballet
Vitor Luiz, San Francisco Ballet
Sunday, December 17, 2017 @ 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM

Irina Dvorovenko, Former American Ballet Theatre Principal
Maxim Beloserkovsky, Former American Ballet Theatre Principal
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 @ 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 21, 2017 @ 6:00 PM
Friday, December 22, 2017 @ 7:00 PM

Tiler Peck, New York City Ballet
Gonzalo Garcia, New York City Ballet
Saturday, December 23, 2017 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 24, 2017 @ 11:00 AM

*FAMILY NIGHT - Buy at least 4 tickets and receive $10 off regular ticket price

Irvine Barclay Theatre
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine, Ca 92612
949-854-4646
www.thebarclay.org