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The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Dates: 12/11/2025 - 12/21/2025
📍 Theatre: Segerstrom Center for the Arts
American Ballet Theatre
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 556-2787
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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!
News About The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces Cast For American Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER
November 01, 2023 Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the cast for American Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker. Get the latest news on ABT's The Nutcracker casting.
Segerstrom Center For The Arts Announces The 2021 Children's Casting For American Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER
November 17, 2021 Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the casting of students from the William J. Gillespie School to perform alongside the world-renowned American Ballet Theatre dancers in the return to their annual holiday engagement.
American Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER Plays the Segerstrom Center For The Arts
September 21, 2021 Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the return of its popular tradition - American Ballet Theatre's captivating production of The Nutcracker. Co-presented by the Center and ABT with choreography by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, The Nutcracker is the beloved holiday story based on The Nutcracker and the King of Mice written by E.T.A. Hoffmann and set to a magical score by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky.About the Theatre
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Segerstrom Center for the Arts?
Beauty and the Beast (09/22/26-10/11/26)
The Outsiders (10/20/26-11/01/26)
Water for Elephants (11/10/26-11/22/26)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (12/29/26-01/03/27)
Jersey Boys (01/26/27-01/31/27)
Buena Vista Social Club (03/30/27-04/11/27)
Waitress (04/27/27-05/02/27)
The Great Gatsby: A New Musical (05/18/27-05/30/27)
Maybe Happy Ending (06/15/27-06/27/27)
Death Becomes Her (07/27/27-08/08/27)
The Outsiders (10/20/26-11/01/26)
Water for Elephants (11/10/26-11/22/26)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (12/29/26-01/03/27)
Jersey Boys (01/26/27-01/31/27)
Buena Vista Social Club (03/30/27-04/11/27)
Waitress (04/27/27-05/02/27)
The Great Gatsby: A New Musical (05/18/27-05/30/27)
Maybe Happy Ending (06/15/27-06/27/27)
Death Becomes Her (07/27/27-08/08/27)
Where is Segerstrom Center for the Arts located?
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA.
What shows have played recently at Segerstrom Center for the Arts?
The Phantom of the Opera (08/12/26-08/30/26)
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (07/11/26-07/25/26)
The Sound of Music (06/02/26-06/14/26)
Riverdance 30–The New Generation (05/15/26-05/17/26)
The Invisible Boy (05/09/26-05/10/26)
New Owner (04/25/26-04/26/26)
Sylvia (04/09/26-04/12/26)
Matthew Morrison (03/19/26-03/21/26)
Doodle POP (03/14/26-03/15/26)
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (07/11/26-07/25/26)
The Sound of Music (06/02/26-06/14/26)
Riverdance 30–The New Generation (05/15/26-05/17/26)
The Invisible Boy (05/09/26-05/10/26)
New Owner (04/25/26-04/26/26)
Sylvia (04/09/26-04/12/26)
Matthew Morrison (03/19/26-03/21/26)
Doodle POP (03/14/26-03/15/26)
What shows are coming up next at Segerstrom Stage?
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)
Beauty and the Beast (9/22/26-10/11/26)
Buena Vista Social Club (3/30/27-4/11/27)
Death Becomes Her (7/27/27-8/8/27)
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)
Beauty and the Beast (9/22/26-10/11/26)
Buena Vista Social Club (3/30/27-4/11/27)
Death Becomes Her (7/27/27-8/8/27)
Where is Segerstrom Stage located?
Segerstrom Stage is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA.
What shows have played recently at Segerstrom Stage?
New Owner (4/25/26-4/26/26)
Sylvia (4/9/26-4/12/26)
Matthew Morrison (3/19/26-3/21/26)
Doodle POP (3/14/26-3/15/26)
SIX (3/10/26-3/15/26)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) (3/10/26-3/15/26)
Norbert Leo Butz (2/26/26-2/28/26)
Hare and Tortoise (2/21/26-2/22/26)
Spamalot (2/17/26-2/22/26)
Monty Python's Spamalot (2/17/26-2/22/26)
Sylvia (4/9/26-4/12/26)
Matthew Morrison (3/19/26-3/21/26)
Doodle POP (3/14/26-3/15/26)
SIX (3/10/26-3/15/26)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) (3/10/26-3/15/26)
Norbert Leo Butz (2/26/26-2/28/26)
Hare and Tortoise (2/21/26-2/22/26)
Spamalot (2/17/26-2/22/26)
Monty Python's Spamalot (2/17/26-2/22/26)
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