Festival Ballet Theatre presents the return of its critically acclaimed production of
The Nutcracker to the Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s premiere entertainment venues. This production has been delighting audiences in Orange County for 35 years. The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky’s renowned score, opens December 9th with 13 matinee and evening performances running through December 24th.
This year Festival Ballet Theatre welcomes back international ballet stars, and families can once again enjoy the pre-show Nutcracker Tea Party as well as the decorated lobby
and holiday boutique, full of beautiful gifts, collectables and nutcracker novelties.
“The Nutcracker is a time-honored treasure for so many during the holiday season. For 35years we have been a part of family traditions and are honored to welcome new audience members every year,” said Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla. “There is something for everyone in this stunning production, which captures the joyful holiday spirit and showcases our Company through iconic music, sets, costumes and choreography.”
Festival Ballet Theatre, kicking off it’s 35th season with the breathtaking production of The Nutcracker, makes this age-old holiday tradition sparkle like new.
Audiences are swept away as Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, dancing toys, mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and a cast of hundreds take them on a magical journey to mystical lands.
The beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier are a highlight of Clara’s adventure. These roles will be performed by international ballet stars as some of the Festival Ballet Theatre’s spectacular guest artists. The Sugar Plum Fairy will be danced by Sasha DeSola (San Francisco Ballet), Jeraldine Mendoza (Joffrey Ballet) and Tiler Peck (New York City Ballet).The handsome Cavalier will be danced by Dylan Gutierrez (Joffrey Ballet), Roman Meija(New York City Ballet),and Wei Wang (San Francisco Ballet).
The full-length traditional production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla. In addition to the world-renowned guest artists, it features professional Festival Ballet Theatre Company dancers and exceptional young talent from across the Southland. The production shines with colorful sets and dazzling costumes by award-winning designers, Simon Pastukh and Galina Solovyeva.
Please note: Guest artists subject to change
Tickets: $45 – $70
Tickets can be purchased at
www.thebarclay.org
or by calling 949.854.4646.
The Nutcracker Ballet: $45 – $70
Nutcracker Tea Party: $35 – $45 (held one hour before performances and must be purchased in addition to The Nutcracker Ballet tickets)
Tickets can be purchased at thebarclay.org or by calling 949.854.4646.
Photo Credit: Festival Ballet Theatre
