THE NUTCRACKER

A San Antonio tradition for the whole family — full of wonder, excitement, and holiday magic.

DECEMBER 5-7 & 12-14, 2025

The Story of
The Nutcracker

A Colorful nutcracker dressed with pink, purple, and blue decorations, surrounded by confetti on a pink background, with a blurred ballerina in the background.

When young Clara receives a Nutcracker doll at her family’s Christmas Eve party from her magical Godfather, Drosselmeyer, it sets off a dreamlike adventure through worlds of battling mice, enchanted snow, and dancing sweets. The Nutcracker has captivated audiences for generations with its unforgettable music by Tchaikovsky, dazzling costumes, and festive spirit.

Whether it’s your first time or your family’s annual tradition, The Nutcracker is a joyful celebration of imagination and holiday wonder.

A holiday tradition for the whole family.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025

7:30 PM

TOBIN CENTER | H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025

2:00 PM

TOBIN CENTER | H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025

7:30 PM

TOBIN CENTER | H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025

2:00 PM

TOBIN CENTER | H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025

7:30 PM

TOBIN CENTER | H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025

2:00 PM

TOBIN CENTER | H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025

7:30 PM

TOBIN CENTER | H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025

2:00 PM

TOBIN CENTER | H-E-B PERFORMANCE HALL

Run Time: Aproximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission

Please Note: tickets are only valid if purchased directly through the Tobin Center Box Office. No third-party seller tickets will be accepted for this show.

Meet The Artists

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

Casting for The Nutcracker will be announced closer to the performance. Check back for featured dancers and creative team details — or sign up for our Newsletter to be the first to receive all the details.

Three people dressed in colorful costumes against a pink background, with a woman in the foreground wearing a black and gold dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves and a large golden skirt, and two men in the background in blue and gold costumes.

Soloist Julia Davies. Photo by Em Watson.

“On behalf of all of us at Ballet San Antonio, thank you for joining us for The Nutcracker.  Your patronage not only supports our performances here at the Tobin Center, but also our San Antonio community programs such as Learning That Moves You, Send the Kids to the Ballet and our ability to offer The Nutcracker Film, free of charge, to students across the state of Texas.”

- Evin Eubanks, CEO

MEET THE CHARACTERS

Person wearing a mouse costume with a large mouse head, furry coat, and gold sash, standing on one leg and striking a pose, looming over a small nutcracker.
Six ballerinas in colorful tutus holding macarons and smiling at each other.
A couple dressed in traditional ballet costumes, with the woman wearing a pink tutu and floral top and the man in a matching beige vest with floral embroidery, facing each other and smiling.

SPECIAL THANKS TO SEASON SPONSORS JOHN AND CARLA BROZOVICH

H-E-B logo with red oval shape containing white text 'H-E-B' and black text 'HelpingHere' below.
Texas Commission on the Arts logo
City of San Antonio, Texas logo with red background and white text.
Logo for School of Ballet San Antonio with the words arranged vertically and a registered trademark symbol.
The logo of the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts)
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation logo with stylized green and blue graphic and gray text.

John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust

Myra Stafford Pryor
Charitable Trust