Our Fifth Year!  Don't Miss This Popular Orange County Family Tradition!

Maple Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker

A Magical Journey Where Dreams Come True!

Saturday, December 22 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 23 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
 
At the beautiful & spacious
Northwood Performing Arts Theatre in Irvine
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Music by Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography by Charles Maple
Stage Sets by Jenny Tomich

From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with dancing snowflakes, a dashing prince, and Tchaikovsky's majestic score based on one of the world's most beloved ballets.

Share the tradition of fantasy as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince and Clara ignite the imagination of your princes and princesses of all ages. Watch as this unique Orange County experience unfolds, showcasing more than 80 exceptionally talented & classically trained dancers from across the Southland!

Featuring original choreography by Artistic Director Charles Maple, The Maple Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker is a full-length rendition-with-a-twist of E.T.A. Hoffman’s time-honored classic which centers around Clara, a young girl who yearns to one day become a professional ballerina.

Running Time: About 2 hours with intermission; refreshments & snacks will be on sale along with our spectacular Nutcracker boutique!

"Maple Youth Ballet's production of [the] Nutcracker was such a pleasant surprise! ...I was blown away by the professionalism of the production. I have 2 younger children who both were captivated for the entire performance. I think their productions are a steal for the price. Bravo MYB!"  —Erin R.
 
"The costumes were beautiful and so were the sets...This would definitely be a Nutcracker performance to take your child to share the joy of seeing the Nutcracker for the first-time! If you have the time or are in the Orange County area, make sure to see this show." —momto3bells

Special Guest Artist: Aaron Smyth

Aaron Smyth, a former member of The Royal Ballet and American Ballet Theatre's acclaimed ABT II (now called ABT Studio Company) and a Gold Medalist in the Genée International Ballet Competition, will guest perform in the Maple Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker.

Learn more about Aaron Smyth

Presenting the Ultimate Nutcracker Experience for Families & Children!

As guests of the Maple Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker, your family's enchanting journey to the "Palace of the Sweets" will begin with a visit to Clara’s Tutu Tent for a host of fun activities for the kids, which will take place one hour before each performance and during intermission.  You and your family will also be able to enjoy our delectable desserts and unique boutique offerings on sale during intermission.

On-Stage Children's Workshop After Saturday's 2pm Performance:  Children ages 4-10 are invited to free, fun-filled dance workshop led by Maple Conservatory's Pili Doheny. This 20-minute workshop will be held following our Saturday 2pm performance. Ms. Doheny will lead the children through some ballet stretches and teach a children's dance from our Nutcracker production!

Spectacular Sets & Costumes and Special Effects!

Celebrate the holiday season in style with our spectacular 50' hand-painted sets and our sumptuous costumes. Share in the excitement as our magnificent holiday tree creates an astonishing and thrilling special effect as it magically grows to 55' high, encompassing the entire stage!

View a short video clip from our past Nutcracker!

Tickets On Sale NOW at Economy-Friendly Prices!

Tickets are only $30 for adults and $26 for children 12 & under and seniors 65+.  (A small ticket service fee will be applied during purchase.)

Groups of 10 or more can buy tickets at a 10% discount by phone.

Two Ways to Purchase Tickets:

• Live Phone Sales:  Call our official ticket vendor TIX at 800-595-4849 24 hours/day, 7 days/week where a TIX representative will assist you
• Online Ticket Sales:  Purchase tickets on our secure website below hosted by TIX

Our Ticket Purchase Policy

• Tickets purchased in which Will Call is requested, will be held under the purchaser's name for pick up at the theatre's Will Call window on the day of the performance, starting one hour before the performance.
  (Purchasers may instead choose to have their tickets sent to them by e-mail immediately after they complete their purchase so they can print their tickets at home.)
• There are no refunds or exchanges on ticket purchases. All sales are final.
• The Maple Youth Ballet will re-issue lost tickets for the same performance at no charge. Lost tickets may not be redeemed for a missed performance.
• A $25 processing fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Questions on Purchasing Tickets?

Contact our official ticketing vendor TIX at 800-595-4849 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.