The Nutcracker
with live orchestra!

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Saturday, Dec 10 at 1 pm and 4:30 pm
Sunday, Dec 11 at 1 pm and 4:30 pm

Tickets are on sale now!  Click HERE to purchase tickets online 

Our twentieth year at the Civic with live orchestra!

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents the original Santa Cruz production, with live orchestra since 2002.  Conducted by Music Director Pamela Martin, these 52 professional musicians bring the beloved Tchaikovsky score to life.  Engaging choreography, beautiful costumes and scenery, professional lighting design by Sylvie Vray, and a custom-built stage transform the Civic into a world-class holiday experience.  Bring the whole family!

Covid Safety Protocol: We are following State and CDC guidelines and highly recommend that dancers and audience members be fully vaccinated before entering the Civic Auditorium.  We highly recommend that audience members wear masks while indoors.

The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium has very high ceilings and a new air filtration system, which will run before, during and after performances.  However, even with these safety measures in place, the State and CDC recommend wearing a mask while indoors.  

For the health and safety of yourself and others, do not attend  the performance if you are feeling sick of exhibit any Covid symptoms. Kindly note that safety protocol can change if recommended by our state and federal health agencies.