The Evolving Role of Clara in 75 Years of Nutcracker
The role of Clara has changed and evolved over the 75 years of San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker.
Nutcracker Close Up
Close-up details from costumes of Helgi Tomasson's Nutcracker for San Francisco Ballet.
Willam Christensen’s 1944 Nutcracker
Willam Christensen's 1944 Nutcracker was the first full-length production in the United States.
Helgi Tomasson’s 2004 Nutcracker
Helgi Tomasson's 2004 production of Nutcracker moved the setting to San Francisco.
The 1986 Christensen/Tomasson Nutcracker
San Francisco Ballet unveiled its fourth production of Nutcracker in 1986.
Lew Christensen’s 1967 Nutcracker
Lew Christensen's 1967 production had opulent sets and costumes.
Lew Christensen’s 1954 Nutcracker
Lew Christensen's 1954 Nutcracker for San Francisco Ballet featured designs by children's book illustrator Leonard Weisgard.
Color the Nutcracker
Color the Rat King, the Nutcracker, and the Sugarplum Fairy from San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker.
Nutcracker Crossword Puzzle
Nutcracker crossword puzzle to celebrate the beloved classic ballet.
Preparation, Pasta, and Pointe Shoes: A Day in the Nutcracker Life of Two SF Ballet Dancers
Follow two Nutcracker dancers from morning class to curtain call.
Nutcracker, 1944
Read the 1944 reviews of America's first Nutcracker!
How Well Do You Know Nutcracker?
Test your knowledge of SF Ballet's Nutcracker!
Spread the Magic of Nutcracker
Nutcracker at SF Ballet is full of traditions. Dancers gather for a holiday potluck between shows. The orchestra plays carols […]
Nutcracker By the Numbers
How many pointe shoes SF Ballet goes through during Nutcracker? How tall is the Christmas tree? Click through the numbers […]
Nutcracker’s Ribbon Dance
The “French” variation in Helgi Tomasson’s 2004 Nutcracker is a ribbon dance trio. It’s not the first time that ribbons […]
The Story of Nutcracker
One unforgettable, magical Christmas Eve journey.