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Becoming Drosselmeyer

Watch the magic and makeup of Nutcracker >>

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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 Story of Nutcracker

One unforgettable, magical Christmas Eve journey >>

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Nutcracker By the Numbers

Explore Nutcracker in a new way >>

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Who's Who in Nutcracker

With their favorite holiday treats! >>

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The Soldiers of Nutcracker

The toy soldier army in Nutcracker, rank by rank >>

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Nutcracker Close Up

Discover the beautiful details of Nutcracker's costumes >>

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Boys & Girls Clubs Nutcracker Viewing Parties

Help Create the Wonder and Excitement of the Nutcracker this Holiday Season >>

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Six Steps to a Dreamy Nutcracker with Kids (with Insider Tips!)

No meltdowns here! Make your Nutcracker memories a dream. >>

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Your Ultimate Guide to Nutcracker

The quintessential holiday classic, SF Ballet style >>

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Nutcracker Notes

8 Stats about the Nutcracker Orchestra >>

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Nutcracker's Heaviest Tutu

Wearing this tutu is a workout! >>

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Nutcracker's Ribbon Dance

A San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker staple >>

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The Rodent Royalty of Nutcracker

Every good fairy tale needs a good bad guy >>

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Nutcracker Spotify Playlist

Get into the spirit of Nutcracker >>

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Who is Tchaikovsky?

Meet the Russian composer behind ballet’s most beloved scores >>

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Grin and Bear It

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

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Tchaikovsky's Dance of Death

The creation of the Sugar Plum Fairy theme >>

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"There's Always Something With the Horses"

Jeffrey Lyons' favorite Nutcracker memories >>

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Lew Christensen's 1967 Nutcracker

Elegance, opulence, and a winter wonderland >>

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A Quiet Manner and a Steady Hand

Lighting Designer James F. Ingalls on Helgi Tomasson >>

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Ballet Is Back!

The creation of a sumptuous holiday treat >>

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Nutcracker Coloring Page

Color your own Toy Soldier and Sugar Plum Fairy! >>

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Musicians' Insights: Marilyn Coyne on Nutcracker

Learn more about the power-packed music behind everyone’s favorite festive ballet >>

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Lew Christensen's 1954 Nutcracker

Featuring designs by children's book illustrator Leonard Weisgard >>

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The 1986 Christensen/Tomasson Nutcracker

"Lew wanted changes. Now it's up to you to make them work." >>

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Nutcracker from Backstage

A unique perspective on this holiday classic >>

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A Wartime Nutcracker

Lew, Lincoln, Vaudeille, and what it took to get Nutcracker onstage in 1944 >>

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America's First Snow Queen

Celebrating Jocelyn Vollmar >>

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Dancers Bring Nutcracker Joy to UCSF

"The holidays are a perfect time to give back to the community." >>

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Boys & Girls Club Members at the Land of Dreams

Help create the wonder and excitement of the Nutcracker Benefit Luncheon this holiday season  >>

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Talking Props with the Prop Master

Master of Properties Ken Ryan on Nutcracker props both large and small >>

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Baby, It's Cold Inside!

Making the Nutcracker Snow Scene >>

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Late night inspiration

How dinner with Balanchine & Danilova led to Willam Christensen creating America's first Nutcracker >>

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Nutcracker Word Search

Can you find all the Nutcracker characters? >>

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