The "Nutcracker" is a Bay Area holiday tradition, with the first U.S. production of the iconic Christmas ballet staged in San Francisco 80 years ago. This year, performances were in doubt due to a ...

On the eve of taking my kids to The Nutcracker, the classic ballet at the Jubilee Auditorium, I shared my concerns with him that they might have difficulty paying attention for the two-hour ...

At night, when the Twin Crystal Rock Shop on Broadway is closed, lights in the windows stay on, illuminating the faces of ...

Infused with hip hop, drumming and humor, Lafayette's Creole Nutcracker turns the traditional holiday ballet into a uniquely Louisiana cultural celebration that has something for everyone.

weaving together both traditional and modern elements that will strike a chord with audiences of all ages.” I’m told Talmi Entertainment’s “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” is the ...

An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited ...

When I first saw The Nutcracker, I was convinced one of these things must be true: either someone had spiked my drink, the ...

Though traditional versions of “The Nutcracker” typically see theaters packed with children both onstage and in the audience, “Clara” is recommended for audiences ages 16 and older.

In recent years, many companies have re-imagined the sequence. In “The Brooklyn Nutcracker,” that scene has always been different. Traditional Chinese dancers take the stage in Act II. Photo courtesy ...

I commend Seacoast for involving a wide range of performers that make this show more like a Christmas cabaret performance of the Nutcracker rather than the traditional dance piece that can become ...