Celebrating its 10th season at Segerstrom Center, SoCal’s favorite holiday tradition returns with American Ballet Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. Created by one of today’s most celebrated choreographers, Alexei Ratmansky, this dazzling holiday treat features ABT’s roster of superstar dancers along with gorgeous sets and costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and Pacific Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. The Nutcracker is the tale of a young girl, Clara, who receives the gift of a nutcracker doll at her family’s Christmas party. In her dreams that night, the nutcracker doll comes to life as a handsome prince who joins her on a magical journey. Together, they travel to lands filled with dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers, a mouse army and other exotic characters, all brought to vivid life on stage by a cast of over 100 performers! American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is one of the great joys of the holiday season. Make a memory with your loved ones! VIP Sweet Seats
A limited number of exclusive Sweet Seats are available for all The Nutcracker performances! Along with prime Orchestra seating, this ticket also comes with a Segerstrom Center keepsake ornament, a The Nutcracker collectible poster, luxurious Laderach chocolates and a delicious holiday cookie – all in a commemorative 10th Anniversary tote bag! Make it a holiday experience your loved ones will remember forever!
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Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake (12/4/25-12/6/25)
The Nutcracker for Kids (12/6/25-12/6/25)
Handel's Glorious Messiah (12/7/25-12/7/25)
Holiday Organ Spectacular (12/9/25-12/9/25)
Tony Yazbeck (12/11/25-12/13/25)
Jessica Vosk Sleigh (12/17/25-12/17/25)
A Rat Pack Christmas with Tony DeSare (12/19/25-12/20/25)
The Wiz (1/13/26-1/25/26)
Stella Cole (1/15/26-1/17/26)
The Notebook (1/27/26-2/8/26)
The Great Race (1/31/26-2/1/26)
Monty Python's Spamalot (2/17/26-2/22/26)
Spamalot (2/17/26-2/22/26)
Hare and Tortoise (2/21/26-2/22/26)
Norbert Leo Butz (2/26/26-2/28/26)
SIX (3/10/26-3/15/26)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) (3/10/26-3/15/26)
Doodle POP (3/14/26-3/15/26)
Matthew Morrison (3/19/26-3/21/26)
Sylvia (4/9/26-4/12/26)
New Owner (4/25/26-4/26/26)
The Invisible Boy (5/9/26-5/10/26)
Riverdance 30–The New Generation (5/15/26-5/17/26)
The Sound of Music (6/2/26-6/14/26)
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (7/5/26-7/25/26)
The Phantom of the Opera (8/12/26-8/30/26)
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA.
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Videos
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The Invisible Boy
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (5/9 - 5/10) | |
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Matthew Morrison
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (3/19 - 3/21) | |
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Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY (1/24 - 3/21) | |
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The Wiz
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (1/13 - 1/25) | |
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The Notebook
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (1/27 - 2/8) | |
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Norbert Leo Butz
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (2/26 - 2/28) | |
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New Owner
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (4/25 - 4/26) | |
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