The Nutcracker
Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker
The spirit of the holidays is brought to life with beautiful dancing, magnificent scenery and imaginative costumes. Cheer on Marie and her soldiers as she rescues the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Rat King and then soar with our dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets where luscious treats await. The Oakland Symphony along with the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir bring Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score to life. Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker will be the highlight of your holiday season!
Paramount Theatre
December 17, 2022 1PM
December 17, 2022 5PM
December 18, 2022 1PM
Tickets on sale beginning September
“Artistic Director Graham Lustig’s production will disarm the most jaded soul and fascinate the youngest viewers.”
Allan Ulrich, San Francisco Chronicle
Special Events
Celebrate the season with Oakland Ballet at one of our special Nutcracker season events!
Encore Reception
We will not be holding the Encore Reception this year. Look for it again in 2022.
Sweet Dreams Parties
Due to COVID 19 we will not be holding the Sweet Dreams Parties this year. Look for them again in 2022.
Alternate Ways To Purchase Tickets
In Person:
Save yourself Ticketmaster service charge fees and enjoy the benefit of selecting your favorite seats with the assistance of the Paramount’s knowledgeable staff.
Visit the Paramount Theater Box Office on 21st Street between Broadway and Telegraph
Box Office Hours (Beginning September 10)
Fridays from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursdays December 2nd, 9th, and 16th 12:00 – 5:00 pm Two hours prior to scheduled performances.
Closed on federal holidays.
The Paramount Box Office no longer accepts cash.
Credit Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover
By Telephone:
All telephone orders are placed through Ticketmaster
Call 1-800-745-3000
Service charges vary according to event
Performance Information
Doors open 60 minutes before show time.
Children 2 and under do not require a separate seat.
No outside food or beverage allowed.
“Lustig administers a series of tiny astonishments: comic touches, ironic twists to tradition, moments that reveal character or render the music in jewel-like images.”
Carla Escoda, The Huffington Post