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Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker is as much a holiday tradition for Los Angeles as tree lighting at The Grove or watching the floats in the Hollywood Christmas Parade.  The Nutcracker The Nutcracker Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as they battle a very memorable Mouse King, and then travel to the Land of Snow and the Palace of the Dolls. LAB stays true to the traditions of the classic holiday story while giving it a unique Southern California twist. From the elegant Spanish-style Hancock Park home to the snowy slopes of Big Bear to the Venice Beach archways, and the moonlit Pacific Ocean, this production is a sunny slice of the Southland. As a special holiday treat, LAB will extend its stay at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with additional performances after Christmas Day. All performances at Dolby feature Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra. Choreography LAB founders and former co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary’s original choreography is an inspired take on this classic holiday favorite that reflects the city where this production and LAB was born. Score Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is one of the most recognizable ballet scores for audiences worldwide. The Nutcracker Suite gained instant popularity as an orchestral piece in 1892 and has become synonymous with the winter holiday season. Program length - 120 minutes with 1 intermission Photos by Cheryl Mann Photography SUBSCRIBE Perfomance Schedule On Sale Now! Royce Hall, UCLA Friday, December 12 | 7:30 pm Saturday, December 13 | 2:00 pm Saturday, December 13 | 7:30 pm Sunday, December 14 | 2:00 pm Dolby Theatre Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra Friday, December 19 | 7:30 pm Saturday, December 20 | 2:00 pm Saturday, December 20 | 7:30 pm Sunday, December 21 | 2:00 pm Sunday, December 21 | 7:30 pm Tuesday, December 23 | 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 23 | 7:30 pm Wednesday, December 24 | 2:00 pm Friday, December 26 | 7:30 pm Saturday, December 27 | 2:00 pm Saturday, December 27 | 7:30 pm Sunday, December 28 | 2:00 pm LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes Balanchine masterworks, stylistically meticulous classical ballets, commissioned and contemporary works by renowned local and international choreographers. VIEW REPERTOIRE LOS ANGELES BALLET History Read the history of the company from the premiere performances of LAB’s original production of The Nutcracker in 2006. Learn about LAB’s Leadership, Mission, Outreach initiatives, commissions of original works and more. LAB HISTORY DECEMBER 12–28, 2025 2025/2026 Season / The Nutcracker /

Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker is LA’s holiday tradition. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, with surprises, this production stays true to the holiday story and is set in 1912 Los Angeles. With choreography by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, the production tours to venues across the city: Alex Theatre, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Royce Hall UCLA, and Dolby Theatre. Dolby performances are presented with a live orchestra. 2025/2026 Season / The Nutcracker / The Nutcracker, December 14 , 2pm / Tickets

One of the most beloved ballets of the Romantic era, Giselle is a haunting story about a young peasant girl who falls in love, only to be betrayed and driven to madness and death. Tempted in the afterlife by spirits to seek vengeance, Giselle’s enduring love ultimately saves her beloved. A combination of tender romance, dramatic betrayal, and ethereal beauty, Giselle remains a cornerstone of the classical ballet repertoire. 2025/2026 Season / Giselle / Giselle, May 3, 2026, 7:30 pm / Tickets

One of the most beloved ballets of the Romantic era, Giselle is a haunting story about a young peasant girl who falls in love, only to be betrayed and driven to madness and death. Tempted in the afterlife by spirits to seek vengeance, Giselle’s enduring love ultimately saves her beloved. A combination of tender romance, dramatic betrayal, and ethereal beauty, Giselle remains a cornerstone of the classical ballet repertoire. 2025/2026 Season / Giselle / Giselle, April 30, 2026, 7:30 pm / Tickets

One of the most beloved ballets of the Romantic era, Giselle is a haunting story about a young peasant girl who falls in love, only to be betrayed and driven to madness and death. Tempted in the afterlife by spirits to seek vengeance, Giselle’s enduring love ultimately saves her beloved. A combination of tender romance, dramatic betrayal, and ethereal beauty, Giselle remains a cornerstone of the classical ballet repertoire. 2025/2026 Season / Giselle / Giselle, May 2, 2026, 7:30 pm / Tickets

One of the most beloved ballets of the Romantic era, Giselle is a haunting story about a young peasant girl who falls in love, only to be betrayed and driven to madness and death. Tempted in the afterlife by spirits to seek vengeance, Giselle’s enduring love ultimately saves her beloved. A combination of tender romance, dramatic betrayal, and ethereal beauty, Giselle remains a cornerstone of the classical ballet repertoire. 2025/2026 Season / Giselle / Giselle, May 1, 2026, 7:30 pm / Tickets

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Leya Graham Hometown Seasons with LAB 1 Season with LAB Available shortly

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Olivia Flanyak Hometown Seasons with LAB 1 Season with LAB Available shortly

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Meet the Artists Meet the Artists / Meet the 2025/2026 Season Artists Dancers Taylor Hugens Start Now Cassidy Cocke Start Now Lilly Olvera Start Now Lilly Leech Start Now Marcos Ramirez Start Now Marco Biella Start Now Kate Inoue Start Now Julianne Kinasiewicz Start Now Poppy Coleman Start Now Anna Jacobs Start Now John Dekle Start Now Brigitte Edwards Start Now Lilly Fife Start Now Abigail Gross Start Now Bryce Broedell Start Now Jacob Soltero Start Now Paige Wilkey Start Now Cleo Taneja Start Now Natalia Burns Start Now Aviva Gelfer-Mundl Start Now Sarah-Ashley Chicola Start Now Theodore Swank Start Now Rony Baseman Start Now Evan Gorbell Start Now Felipe Zapiola Start Now LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes stunning classical ballets, exceptional stagings of Balanchine repertory, and relevant works by many of today’s most innovative dance-makers. VIEW REPERTOIRE LOS ANGELES BALLET Dancers Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. Learn about each of LAB’s dance artists. LEARN MORE Apprentices Chloe Oronoz Start Now Trainees Leya Graham Start Now Ashley Chung Start Now Holly Bratkovich Start Now Olivia Flanyak Start Now

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. LAB Company LAB Company / Our 2025/2026 Season Company MEET THE ARTISTS LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes stunning classical ballets, exceptional stagings of Balanchine repertory, and relevant works by many of today’s most innovative dance-makers. VIEW REPERTOIRE 2024/2025 SEASON Dancers Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. Learn about each of LAB’s dance artists. LEARN MORE

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Ashley Chung Hometown Seasons with LAB 1 Season with LAB Available shortly

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Sarah Hurty Hometown Seasons with LAB 1 Season with LAB Available shortly