San Diego City Ballet will expand its season to mark its landmark 30th anniversary, producing holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” and paying tribute to two legends.
The company will perform in theaters throughout the region, while renovations continue at its regular home, the Spreckels Theater.
Dancers, under the direction of Steven and Elizabeth Wistrich, former performers of the Boston Ballet and Stuttgart Ballet. This season includes:
- “From Balanchine to Martins” celebrates the masterpieces of George Balanchine, the father of American ballet, and Peter Martins, Principal Dancer, Choreographer and Artistic Director of the renowned New York City Ballet. Nov. 11 at the Balboa Theater in downtown San Diego. November 12-13, and the California Arts Center in Escondido. 17. The show included the Santiago premiere of Balanchine’s “Divertimento of Le Baiser de la Fee.”
- “nutcracker,” The Tommy Award-winning “Best Nutcracker,” in San Diego, will run five shows at the California Arts Center this season. 21-23, accompanied by the City Ballet Orchestra, conducted by John Nettles.
- “Inspiration in Motion” by City Ballet resident choreographers Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez, as well as popular and new contemporary ballets, Held March 17-19 at the Conrad Theater in La Jolla and March 22 at the California Arts Center.
- “Romeo and Juliet,” Shakespeare’s classic tragic love story, choreographed by Wistrich, wraps up the season with a full-length production May 6-7 at the California Arts Center.
Single tickets start at $29, and packages include two to four performances. This season’s subscription includes packages in San Diego and North County. All tickets are on sale now.