Happy 75th Anniversary!
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of America's First Nutcracker with a look at the snow scene now and then.
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.
A Clara Reunion
A meeting of former Claras at opening night of Nutcracker.
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.
Tchaikovsky’s Dance of Death
In 1890, Tchaikovsky was riding the high of his opera The Queen of Spades when disaster struck: his longtime patron […]
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!
A Tutu Fit for a Snow Queen
Fun facts about the Snow Queen's costume in San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker.
Unscramble the Names
Unscramble the names of Nutcracker characters!