Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
December 17, 2025
7:00pm
2 hours, including one intermission
Golden Gate Theatre | 1 Taylor St. San Francisco, CA 94102
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is back by popular demand! Now in its 33rd year, the North American tour unites world-class talent from renowned ballet capitals across the globe, featuring all-new choreography this season by acclaimed Ukrainian choreographer Viktor Davydiuk.
Presented by Talmi Entertainment, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is the nation’s premier touring production of its kind, captivating over a quarter-million audience members each year. Renowned for its Broadway-caliber artistry, the production collaborates with world-class theatrical designers, including scenic artists, prop masters, and puppeteers from Czechoslovakia, South Africa, Chuvash, St. Petersburg, and New York. The enchanting marionettes, intricately crafted by Petre Puppeteer, and the hilarious animal puppets, reimagined by the legendary Nino Novellino, add to the production’s immersive magic, creating an unforgettable holiday experience.
AGES & ADVISORIES: Patrons of all ages require a ticket for admission.
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