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Events / Dec 12

The Nutcracker: Santa Barbara Festival Ballet

51st anniversary production with live orchestra

Santa Barbara Festival Ballet marks its 51st anniversary Nutcracker at the Arlington Theatre with guest artists Misa Kuranaga of San Francisco Ballet, Angelo Greco of Houston Ballet, and Alexandra Hutchinson and Kouadio Davis of Dance Theatre of Harlem. A live symphony orchestra conducted by Elise Unruh accompanies the dancers.

There are three performances: Saturday, December 12 at 2:30 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday, December 13 at 2:30 pm, with doors an hour before each show. The production is for all ages.