Wherever you are in Southern California, there’s a production of the holiday ballet nearby.
Unlike Santa Claus and regifting, the implement for cracking nuts has not been a hallowed holiday tradition in American cultural life for as long as you might think.
But the Bay Area performance was noteworthy and crucial for a significant reason: it was choreographed by a Russian expatriate named George Balanchine, the man who would become ballet’s most significant creative force of the 20th century. “The Nutcracker” is more significant than seasonal fun: it is also the most important dance performed in America each year from the standpoint of financially supporting the art form.
Los Angeles Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” will be performed at five venues from Dec. 3 through Dec. 26. This “Nutcracker” is again on the move as Los Angeles Ballet’s production appears in five venues. This version reflects its regionalism: Set in 1912 Los Angeles, the five scenes in two acts have such visual touches as a Spanish-style home, bougainvillea and a moonlit Pacific Ocean. 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale ; noon and 5 p.m. Dec.
Long Beach Ballet’s version of “The Nutcracker” is known for its production values. It will be on stage at the Terrance Theatre on select dates Dec. 16-23. Long Beach Ballet Artistic Director David Wilcox is blunt: “You can hate ballet and you’ll still like this production.” Known for pulling out all the stops — there’s a flying sleigh, on-stage pyrotechnics and special effects designed by a magician this season.
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