The Nutcracker Suite
Join us as we open our 33rd Season this November with our new 2 act magical production of The Nutcracker Suite by Julia Adam!
The Nutcracker Suite performs November 13 at 7:30 pm and on November 14 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm. The performance will run approximately 1 hour and 30 mins with one intermission.
Ticketholders for The Nutcracker Suite are invited to join Diablo Ballet for a post-performance event:
Saturday, November 14 after the 2 pm performance: Diablo Ballet presents a complimentary post-performance party for children and parents at the Lesher Center lobby immediately following the 2 pm performance with a festive meet and greet with the cast, a ballet class demonstration, autograph signing, and more.
The Nutcracker Suite
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Julia Adam
Choreographer Julia Adam’s charming reimagining of the beloved holiday classic returns, now expanded into a dazzling two-act ballet with new choreography and exquisite costumes. Clara and her family are swept into a magical world of enchantment—where the Sugar Plum Fairy reigns, the mischievous Mouse King lurks, and snow falls in a breathtaking on-stage dream. Filled with dazzling choreography, festive splendor, and whimsical surprises, this enchanting production captures the warmth, wonder, and holiday magic of the season for audiences of all ages.
THE STORY
The Nutcracker first premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 18, 1892. The two-act production has been a staple of holiday traditions around the world. Diablo Ballet’s production, choreographed by Julia Adam, takes place in the 1950’s at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. The story unfolds when the Diablo family checks into the Nutcracker Suite on Christmas Eve. Heir Drosselmeyer, Clara’s Uncle, is the concierge; a bellhop transforms into the Nutcracker; Fritz is the rat king; Mr. and Mrs. Diablo become the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier; and the aunt turns into the Snow Queen, while hotel maids perform in dances from the Kingdom of the Sweets.
In the end, everyone delights in a joyous finale, leaving Clara is to wonder: was it all a dream, or did all of the magic really happen?
Senior communities – please contact dan@diabloballet.org for assistance.
Please note: to avoid ticket scams, please purchase your tickets directly through the Lesher Center for the Arts website or Ticket office. Lesher Center Ticket office is the only official purchase point for Diablo Ballet’s tickets. Purchases through a third party site will not guarantee entrance or seating at our performances. Any questions, contact Diablo Ballet at (925) 943-1775 x 2 or the Lesher Center ticket office at (925) 943-SHOW.
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