San Francisco Ballet's sparkling production of Nutcracker has introduced audiences of all ages to the magnificent world of ballet. This holiday season, experience the beauty and athleticism of SF Ballet's international cast of world-class dancers in Nutcracker, a San Francisco tradition since 1944. Accompanied by a sensational live orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's timeless score.

The extremely talented dancers of Ukraine's Grand Kyiv Ballet are back on the stage in North America, performing Tchaikovsky's must-see holiday classic The Nutcracker! Originally written by E.T.A. Hoffmann, Tchaikovsky's masterpiece score to the world-famous ballet received its debut over 130 years ago, in 1892. A truly timeless work, an evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Liam Scarlett's celebrated production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein returns to San Francisco in March 2025! Scarlett's work has been lauded for its psychological complexities and expressive movement in dance. His first full-length ballet, Frankenstein brings to life the troubled Dr. Frankenstein and his equally tragic Creature, exploring man's desire to create and moving away from its "horror" label.

The glorious Gilded Age shines brightly in the the World Ballet Company's world premiere production of F. Scott Fitzgerald's cherished novel! Let the elegant costumes and sumptuous sets whisk you back to the Jazz Age where the mystery of self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby captures the imaginations of the well-heeled West Egg community.

Designated by Congress as 'a vital American cultural ambassador to the world', it's been over 60 years since Alvin Ailey and his group of African-American dancers performed for the very first time at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. The tour is packed full of premieres and returning favorites, offering a fantastic chance to enjoy the group once again.

San Francisco Ballet present a glorious adaptation of Marius Petipa's mesmerizing Raymonda, the last of the Grand 19th Century Russian Ballets. Tamara Rojo is behind a poignant update to the story, re-setting it in the Crimean War of the 1800s, with a Florence Nightingale inspired main character, the titular Raymonda. Featuring a full live orchestra, don't miss this spectacular production!