December 10-24, 2022; 7pm on Dec 10, 16, 17, 23; 2pm on Dec 11, 17, 18, 24

Sacramento Ballet’s 2022 Hometown Nutcracker Features Local Choreography, International Dancers, Live Orchestra, Plus Hundreds of Children Cast as Shooting Stars, Candy Canes & Mice

Sacramento Ballet presents its treasured annual holiday celebration set to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with eight thrilling performances complete with live orchestra running from December 10-24, 2022. Completing a pitch-perfect match, Nutcracker’s new presenting sponsor California Walnuts is excited to support the Company’s artistry on stage by offering attendees delicious samples and tasty holiday recipes.

Featured this year:

Classic sets by legendary designer Alain Vaes, lighting design by Trad Burns (Walt Disney World, The Wizard of Oz ballet)

Fresh choreography from three nationally-recognized, SacBallet hometown artists, alumni (Nicole Haskins, Colby Damon, and current artist Julia Feldman)

Artistic / Executive Director Anthony Krutzkamp’s vision for Nutcracker 2022 as a uniquely hometown ballet: choreography made in Sacramento

Live orchestra from Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, Andrew Grams conducting presented at all Nutcracker performances this year

Company dance professionals from around the world

SacBallet’s official Nutcracker logo with Sacramento’s city skyline in the soldier’s helmet!

Giant-sized, larger-than-life 12-foot-tall Nutcracker soldier statue in the theater lobby for festive holiday selfies!

Coinciding with SacBallet’s Nutcracker performances, attendees can expect special lobby activities on-site courtesy of presenting sponsor California Walnuts including:

Selfie backdrops for fan photos

Guess the number of California Walnuts in a display

Free California Walnuts snack packs

Nutcracker tickets giveaways via California Walnuts’ social media outlets:
Twitter: @cawalnuts
Facebook: @cawalnuts
Instagram @cawalnuts

$49 -$99.

Presented by Sacramento Ballet.