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Nutcracker from Backstage

  • Behind the Scenes
Ballerinas in snowflake costumes waiting in the wings to go on the War Memorial Stage.
San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © Erik Tomasson

A unique perspective on this holiday classic

For a different perspective on Nutcracker, SF Ballet photographers shoot a few performances just a few feet offstage in the wings. Because they reveal details both of the production and the performers, these images offer a more intimate look at this holiday classic.

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The boys at the Stahlbaum party bowing, as seen from over the shoulders of the girls
San Francisco Ballet School Students in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © San Francisco Ballet, photo by Lindsey Rallo
Clara holding aloft the nutcracker doll
San Franicsco Ballet School Student in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © San Francisco Ballet, photo by Lindsey Rallo
The Nutcracker pointing his sword to the left, directing the toy soldiers onward
Fernando Carratalá Coloma and San Francisco Ballet School Students in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © San Francisco Ballet, photo by Lindsey Rallo
Ballerinas dressed as snowflakes, seen from the side, dancing on stage.
San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © Erik Tomasson
Students dressed as butterflies reaching up and touching hands
San Francisco Ballet School Students in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © San Francisco Ballet, photo by Lindsey Rallo
The Nutcracker Prince leaping while telling his story to an assembly of Flowers and Bugs.
Esteban Hernández in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © San Francisco Ballet, photo by Lindsey Rallo
A dancer in Chinese costume leaping in the air, with a dancing dragon in the background.
Lonnie Weeks in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © Erik Tomasson
The bear holding hands with a chain of buffoons.
San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © San Francisco Ballet, photo by Lindsey Rallo
The Sugar Plum Fairy dancing on pointe with the stage lights in the background.
Isabella DeVivo in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © Erik Tomasson
The grand pas couple dancing in golden costumes while the Spanish dancers watch.
Julia Rowe and Max Cauthorn in Tomasson's Nutcracker // © Erik Tomasson
Nutcracker is onstage Dec 5–28, 2025.
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