The Children’s Nutcracker
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With The Children’s Nutcracker, CBSA’s mission to elevate pint-sized prima ballerinas, supremely
talented young adult dancers, and inspiring special needs performers is on magnificent display. All the
grandeur of Tchaikovsky’s original ballet score and the classic elements of The Nutcracker legacy are
retained. At the same time, the 90-minute runtime is designed to enthrall younger audiences from start
to finish.
Magical sets, opulent costumes, and exquisite choreography complement the astounding
young talent, sure to satisfy audiences familiar with the 19th-century tale of young Clara and her
magical Nutcracker Prince, while also dazzling those experiencing the famed ballet for the first time.
Presenting The Children’s Nutcracker at the Lila Cockrell Theater, a 2,300-seat venue nestled in the
shadow of Downtown San Antonio’s iconic Tower of the Americas and right alongside the equally
alluring River Walk destination, allows visitors to plan a day of winter fun capped off with a
performance. The magic begins as soon as guests arrive, with a pre-show holiday market offering
gorgeous gifts and collectibles that would even impress Clara on Christmas morning! Families can also
treat themselves to sweet and savory snacks, and strike a pose with Santa, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and
other cast members as they listen to the joyful ‘noise’ of San Antonio Academy Wildcat’s Chorale and
Mariachi Orgullo del Sur.
WHO: The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio, the region’s leading independent dance company for
children and young adults.
WHAT: The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio presents The Children’s Nutcracker
WHEN: Fri, Dec 12, 7 PM, Sat, Dec 13, 2 PM, Sun Dec 14, 2 PM
Note: Holiday Market and Photos with Santa and cast open one hour prior to showtime.
WHERE: The Lila Cockrell Theatre
200 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
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