Join us for Bay Area Youth Ballet's magical holiday tradition as The Nutcracker comes to life on stage! Follow Clara on a whimsical adventure filled with dancing snowflakes, twinkling sweets, and a brave Nutcracker who battles the Mouse King. With beautiful costumes, sparkling sets, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music, this beloved ballet captures the joy and wonder of the season for audiences of all ages.
Featuring Professional Guest Artists Robert Burns Lowman as The Nutcracker Prince, Naomi Sailors as Sugar Plum Fairy and Edgar Lepe as Herr Drosselmeyer
The Nutcracker
December 11-13, 2026
Tickets on sale now!
Three Spectacular Performances
December 11th at 6:30pm*
December 12th at 4pm and December 13th at 2pm
Our December 11th performance includes our “Nutcracker Night Out” Patrons are encouraged to dress up for a festive night, enjoy complimentary sparkling cider and cookies, and are automatically entered into our intermission prize drawings!
tickets
Adult $40-$30
Senior $35-$25
Youth (ages 2 - 12) $30-$20
Tickets on the seating map marked ADA / Individual are reserved for those needing ADA accommodations. Please do not purchase these seats unless ADA accommodations are needed.
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Venue - Skyline College Theatre
3300 College Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
General Parking - M, N, F or C Lots
From lot, walk towards center of campus to Theatre Lobby, Building 1.
Handicap Parking - Lot E
Handicap or those who need assistance walking, park or be dropped off in Parking Lot E for escort to Lobby from back of building.
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No ticket refunds. Exchanges, if possible, through Dec. 1 only.
All ticket purchases will have a processing fee set for tix.com, our ticketing agency.
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Does my child under age 2 need a ticket?
Children under age 2 may attend free of charge if seated on a parent’s or guardian’s lap. Any child occupying their own seat, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Can I avoid the ticket processing fee?
No. All ticket purchases are processed through our ticketing provider, Tix.com, and are subject to a processing fee. This fee applies to all ticket purchases and cannot be waived.
Is The Nutcracker appropriate for young children?
Absolutely! The Nutcracker is a magical holiday experience for audiences of all ages and a wonderful introduction to ballet for young children. We recommend for children that can sit comfortably for two approximately 45-minute acts, with an intermission break in between.
Some younger children may find our Rat Queen a little frightening, though she's intended to be a humorous and entertaining villain!
For children who are sensitive to loud sounds, we recommend selecting seats toward the back of the auditorium for a more comfortable experience.
clara’s sweets Party
Sunday, November 8th 2pm-4pm
Kick Off the Nutcracker Season with Clara’s Sweets Party!
Enjoy special Nutcracker teaser performances by our company dancers, followed by interactive dance-alongs for young children. Meet costumed characters, get creative with festive holiday crafts, and treat yourself to something delicious at our hot cocoa bar and bake sale. Don't forget to enter our holiday raffle and bid on exciting silent auction items—all in support of a “sweet” cause!
