San Diego Ballet brings America's favorite holiday event to dazzling life in its production of The Nutcracker, which features Tchaikovsky's timeless score, a cast of over 100 beautifully costumed dancers and members of the San Diego Children's Choir. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's beloved holiday tale, this glittering production, now in its 27th year, follows young Clara, who receives the gift of a nutcracker at a family Christmas party, magically leading to a grand adventure that begins with a handsome prince and an epic battle between mice and toys, and ends with a journey to the Land of Sweets. Experience this eternal story at Mandeville Theater.