Ballet San Antonio's The Nutcracker

Ballet San Antonio's The Nutcracker returns to the Tobin Center over two weekends. Haley and Easton Smith choreographed the production together. It brings together professional dancers, students from the School of Ballet San Antonio and young performers from across Bexar County, and community members take turns playing Mother Ginger. The Orchestra San Antonio plays the music live. The story follows Clara on Christmas Eve, from the Stahlbaum home through the battle with the Mouse Queen to the Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets. When: Evening shows are Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. The closing time on Dec. 13 is an estimate. Where: H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205. Cost: Tickets start at $31, with fees and taxes included. There is an 8-ticket limit per order. Every patron needs a ticket regardless of age. More info: https://www.tobincenter.org/nutcracker Organizer: Ballet San Antonio, a resident company of the Tobin Center.