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The Nutcracker in Santa Cruz

📅 Next: Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 1:00 PM
↻ Saturdays and Sundays, usually 1:00 PM
Where: Civic Auditorium · 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA · Directions ↗
Price: $66.49

THE NUTCRACKER, REIMAGINED FOR SANTA CRUZ December 19–20, 2026 • Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 1pm & 5pm Santa Cruz Dance Theater’s The Nutcracker reimagines this holiday classic with a bold new vision rooted in local history and creativity. Set in Santa Cruz in 1924, the production features an immersive three-quarter thrust stage, stunning new projections, and distinctive community-inspired touches that bring the magic of ballet to life. Join us this December at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium for a one-of-a-kind performance celebrating the artistry, imagination, and spirit of Santa Cruz.

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