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Willam Christensen's 1944 Nutcracker

The first full-length production in the United States >>

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Helgi Tomasson's 2004 Nutcracker

The largest production SF Ballet has undertaken >>

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The quintessential holiday classic, SF Ballet style >>

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Nutcracker's Ribbon Dance

A San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker staple >>

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The Rodent Royalty of Nutcracker

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Nutcracker Spotify Playlist

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Grin and Bear It

In California, bears are everywhere, including Nutcracker! >>

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Nutcracker Coloring Page

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