December 4 & 5, 2021 1 & 5 p.m.
Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
10 Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael, CA 94903
$34-47, marincenter.org
Artistic Director Virginia Stapleton - Stapleton School of Performing Arts. Complimentary meet and greet with costumed characters after 1 p.m. matinees. stapletonschool.org
December 11 & 12, 2021, 1 & 5 p.m.
Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
10 Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael, CA 94903
$31-53, marinballet.org
california nutcracker
Marin Ballet full-length
Nutcracker is overflowing with dazzling
adventure and beautiful classical dance.
Cleverly staged to charm sophisticated
balletomanes and novices alike,
choreographer Julia Adam, together with
Artistic Director and Marin Ballet alumna
Cynthia Lucas, weaves an old-fashioned tale
of ballet magic that combines breathtaking
Victorian costumes, larger-than-life sets,
and the passions of over 175 dancers to
create an unforgettable theater experience
for children of all ages. Join us for
autographs and photos with our dancers at
the Candy Cane Party on Sunday.
Marin Ballet's artfully revitalized
Nutcracker enjoys new elements to a
cultural gem, thanks to the handiwork of
choreographer Julia Adam. The transformation
that began in 2008 includes stylistic
touches each season.
Battle Scene costumes and a new Mouse King
villain offer excitement and extra color to
an already seamless production beloved by
fans who attend time & again. Stunning sets,
clever characters, intricate costuming, over
175 dancers make the production a major
event in Marin.
Noteworthy are the guest dancers who
participate each year.
Autographs and casual photos with the
dancers are possible at the festive
Candy Cane Party after 1 p.m. performances
(extra fee charged.) Tickets are
limited Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
Box Office in person or by calling (415)
499-6800 or through Ticketmaster.
About Marin Ballet: Cynthia Lucas received her ballet training from Leona Norman at Marin Ballet. She joined the National Ballet of Canada in 1972 and during her stellar 18-year performance career became recognized as dramatic ballerina. of that same company in 1989 she became Ballet Mistress and was promoted to Principal Ballet Mistress in 1996. After 26 years with the National Ballet of Canada, she was appointed to position of Marin Ballet School Director in 1998 and promoted to Artistic Director in 2000.