Pacific Symphony and Dancers from FBT Present NUTCRACKER FOR KIDS

ts the most wonderful time of the year! Pacific Symphonyand dancers from Festival Ballet Theatre (FBT) soon fill the stage with the beauty and wonder of the holiday season forNutcracker for Kids, a condensed version of one of Tchaikovskys most famous ballets. Mesmerizing audiences year after year with the sweet melodies, captivating dancers and brilliant imagination of this treasured tale, the Symphonys annual event is always an audience favorite.

The orchestra, led by Assistant Conductor Roger Kalia, along with lovely young dancers and Mrs. Claus as narrator (played by Bree Burgess Rosen), bring the beloved story of Clara and her brave prince to life! Tchaikovskys melodies soar throughout the epic battle with the Mouse King, the Land of Sweets, Waltz of the Flowers and the captivating Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

And to spread even more holiday cheer, this Family Musical Mornings concert, presented by Farmers and Merchants Bank, includes a holiday sing-along and an appearance by the jolly old red-suited fellow himself, Santa Claus! This 45-minute concert is especially suited for children ages 5-11, but enjoyed by parents, grandparents and everyone else. It takes place Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., in the Rene and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets are $45-$70; for more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visitwww.PacificSymphony.org.