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The Westside Ballet - The Nutcracker

Westside Ballet's production of The Nutcracker is a Los Angeles tradition dating all the way back to 1973. The Wadsworth Theater in Brentwood has been the production's home since 1999.

Brought to life by falling snow and a Christmas tree that grows, Westside Ballet's Nutcracker is not only the longest running Nutcracker production in Los Angeles history – it's the closest to George Balanchine's original version in quality, integrity, and musicality.

Showcasing the most promising young dancers in Los Angeles, Westside Ballet's Nutcracker is the traditional, full-length ballet in two acts, with lavish costumes and exuberant choreography

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Saturday, Dec. 4: 2 pm matinee and 7 pm evening
Sunday, Dec. 5: 1 pm matinee and 5 pm early evening
Saturday, Dec. 11: 2 pm matinee and 7 pm evening
Sunday, Dec. 12: 1 pm matinee and 5 pm early evening

 

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