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.
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 […]
A Tutu Fit for a Snow Queen
Fun facts about the Snow Queen's costume in San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker.
Flowers & Bear at the Zoo and The Palace
Just days before the opening of San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker, The Palace Hotel got into the spirit with a Nutcracker […]
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.
It’s Saber Monday!
Save on Nutcracker tickets on "Saber Monday"!
Save on Sugarplum Saturday!
Save on Nutcracker tickets on Sugarplum Saturday.
Dancing Home from Nutcracker
Amani shares the joy of ballet, dancing home from a performance of Nutcracker.
Recognizing Betsy Erickson and Anita Paciotti
Recognizing Ballet Masters Betsy Erickson and Anita Paciotti as Christensen Society Honorees