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Happy 75th Anniversary!
December 24, 2019 Leave a Comment by csims Nutcracker

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
December 23, 2019 Leave a Comment by csims Nutcracker

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
December 22, 2019 Leave a Comment by csims Nutcracker

Nutcracker Close Up

Close-up details from costumes of Helgi Tomasson's Nutcracker for San Francisco Ballet.

Helgi Tomasson’s 2004 Nutcracker
December 20, 2019 Leave a Comment by csims Nutcracker

Helgi Tomasson’s 2004 Nutcracker

Helgi Tomasson's 2004 production of Nutcracker moved the setting to San Francisco.

The 1986 Christensen/Tomasson Nutcracker
December 19, 2019 Leave a Comment by csims Nutcracker

The 1986 Christensen/Tomasson Nutcracker

San Francisco Ballet unveiled its fourth production of Nutcracker in 1986.

Lew Christensen’s 1967 Nutcracker
December 18, 2019 1 Comment by csims Nutcracker

Lew Christensen’s 1967 Nutcracker

Lew Christensen's 1967 production had opulent sets and costumes.

Lew Christensen’s 1954 Nutcracker
December 17, 2019 Leave a Comment by csims Nutcracker

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
December 16, 2019 1 Comment by csims Nutcracker

A Clara Reunion

A meeting of former Claras at opening night of Nutcracker.

Color the Nutcracker
December 16, 2019 Leave a Comment by csims Nutcracker

Color the Nutcracker

Color the Rat King, the Nutcracker, and the Sugarplum Fairy from San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker.

Nutcracker Crossword Puzzle
December 14, 2019 Leave a Comment by csims Nutcracker 75

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
December 12, 2019 Leave a Comment by esweatman Behind the Scenes

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
December 11, 2019 Leave a Comment by esweatman Nutcracker

Nutcracker, 1944

Read the 1944 reviews of America's first Nutcracker!

A Tutu Fit for a Snow Queen
December 10, 2019 Leave a Comment by esweatman 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
December 9, 2019 Leave a Comment by esweatman Nutcracker

Unscramble the Names

Unscramble the names of Nutcracker characters!

Flowers & Bear at the Zoo and The Palace
December 7, 2019 Leave a Comment by csims 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 […]

Spread the Magic of Nutcracker
December 6, 2019 Leave a Comment by esweatman 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 […]

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