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The Nutcracker

© 2022 Ballet San Antonio

December
6 – 8, 13 – 15, 2024

Tickets are only valid if purchased through the Tobin Center Box Office or Tobin Center Website

The Nutcracker Auditions

Audition to be a part of Ballet San Antonio’s production of The Nutcracker! Children’s Cast auditions are open to children ages 6-18 as of September 1st 2024.

Audition Fee $40

First Weekend, Saturday August 17th
Ages 6-8 1:00-2:00pm
Ages 9-12 2:00-3:00pm
Ages 13-18 3:00-4:00pm
Second Weekend, Saturday August 24th
Ages 6-8 1:00-2:00pm
Ages 9-12 2:00-3:00pm
Ages 13-18 3:00-4:00pm

The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Make the journey with us through the Land of Snow and Sweets as this magical holiday tradition brings all kinds of dream characters to life: Nutcracker Prince, Clara, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. This production features a children’s cast of more than 100 San Antonio area children, live music by the CMI Orchestra, San Antonio community heroes in the role of Mother Ginger and is a magical holiday tradition for our community and their families!

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker For Kids

Three ways to engage with the classic holiday ballet. We invite you to join us for The Nutcracker, live or through film! Our goal is for every child in San Antonio and across Texas to experience the magic this holiday season.

The Nutcracker: Student Matinee

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00 am
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00 am
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00 am

Experience the timeless story of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Our student matinee performances, featuring Act Il and danced by the professional dancers of Ballet San Antonio, are perfect for children and school field trips.

The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly Performance

Friday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00 am

Our sensory friendly story of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Our sensory friendly performance, featuring Act Il and danced by the professional dancers of Ballet San Antonio, is specifically designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Due to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, this performance is free to attend. Tickets are required.

The Nutcracker Film

Monday, November 18, 2024 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024

In an effort to make dance accessible to all, YOUR Ballet San Antonio is providing a film version of their 2021 performance of The Nutcracker, free of charge to ALL Texas schools. Students will be able to experience the magic of The Nutcracker right from the classroom.

This annual holiday production is choreographed by by Haley and Easton Smith.

Our largest cast includes members of our company, 100 children from the San Antonio community, and Mother Ginger honorees!

Did you know?
We offer The Nutcracker Film, free of charge, to students across the state of Texas!

Features live music by the Classical Music Institute, another resident company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

The Sweets & Treats party will include a backstage tour, mini performances, company meet / greet, story reading, arts & crafts and more! Save The Date!

December 4, 2024!

Features live music by the Classical Music Institute, another resident company of the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker For Kids

Three ways to engage with the classic holiday ballet. We invite you to join us for The Nutcracker, live or through film! Our goal is for every child in San Antonio and across Texas to experience the magic this holiday season.

The Nutcracker: Student Matinee

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00 am
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00 am
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00 am

Experience the timeless story of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Our student matinee performances, featuring Act Il and danced by the professional dancers of Ballet San Antonio, are perfect for children and school field trips.

The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly Performance

Friday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00 am

Our sensory friendly story of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker! Our sensory friendly performance, featuring Act Il and danced by the professional dancers of Ballet San Antonio, is specifically designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Due to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, this performance is free to attend. Tickets are required.

The Nutcracker Film

Monday, November 18, 2024 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024

In an effort to make dance accessible to all, YOUR Ballet San Antonio is providing a film version of their 2021 performance of The Nutcracker, free of charge to ALL Texas schools. Students will be able to experience the magic of The Nutcracker right from the classroom.

Location

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
H-E-B Performance Hall
100 Auditorium Circle
San Antonio, TX 78205

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