Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker
A Special Winter Mix
This December marks the 41st anniversary of a ballet and holiday tradition in Oakland. Join the Oakland Ballet Company in celebrating the magic and honoring the spirit of the season with this year’s production of Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker.
Introduced to Bay Area audiences in 2010 with the arrival of Mr. Lustig as Artistic Director, this heartfelt version of a worldwide classic has found a happy home here with Oakland Ballet Company, as our dancers bring to life the story of one girl’s enchanted winter evening.
From the bravery of an unlikely hero found in a Nutcracker Prince to the charms cast by exotic, faraway places, Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker makes it easy to dream big. Experience an endearing masterpiece with us and share in a rich and vibrant local tradition that has delighted audiences old and young for generations.
Matinee performances presented at Oakland’s historic Paramount Theatre with the Oakland East Bay Symphony, conducted by Michael Morgan.
Performance Dates
- Saturday, December 21 - 2pm*
- Sunday, December 22 - 2pm*
- Tuesday, December 24 – 11am
Tickets available online beginning September 1.
*Followed by Sweet Dreams Party with dancers and refreshments. Separate ticket required.
Saturday, December 21, Sweet Dreams Party >
Sunday, December 22, Sweet Dreams Party >
General Ticket Information
Adult Tickets: $59.50 | $42.50 | $30.00 | $20.00
Ticket prices include Paramount facility fee but do not include Ticketmaster fees. All ages require a ticket
Discount Ticket Information
Seniors (62 and over), children (12 and under), and groups (10 or more) receive at discount of 15 percent. Senior and children discounts are available online and at the box office. The group discount is limited to the Paramount Theatre box office.
Tickets purchased at the Paramount Theatre box office along with a non-perishable food donation receive a 10 percent discount. Offer starts November 23 and is limited to the Paramount Theatre box office.
Music: Peter Illych Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Graham Lustig
Design: Zack Brown
