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Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the casting of 48 young dancers in American Ballet Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” performed December 14 through 23 in Segerstrom Hall. Forty students from the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom...

“The Nutcracker” is one of those iconic ballets that make young girls want to buy pointe shoes and take up dance. Cousins Stella Stulik and Alexandra Orradre, both 10, of Newport Beach are two such girls. They’ve been dancing for several years, and take classes at the American...

December continues to be a busy month at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as seasonal concerts and performances take center stage. Through December 17, it’s time for American Ballet Theatre’s annual production of the timeless classic, “The Nutcracker.” Travel with curious Clara and...

By Christopher Trela | NB Indy  After a dazzling opening night production of ABT’s “The Nutcracker” at Segerstrom Center, the cast and VIP attendees went across the street to South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court where Chanel and South Coast Plaza hosted an elegant after-party. T...

Think your schedule is busy this month? Check out the myriad holiday-themed concerts and shows on stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in December. Dec. 9-18: Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents “The Nutcracker” by American Ballet Theatre.  Dec. 10: Philharmonic Society of...

 December is nearly here, which means local arts groups are gearing up for a sleigh full of holiday concerts. Pacific Symphony kicks off the fun on Saturday, Dec. 3 with “Nutcracker for Kids” at 10 and 11:30 a.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This condensed,...

American Ballet Theater’s production of “The Nutcracker” recently completed a successful run at Segerstrom Center, and two young Newport Beach dancers were in the cast. Newport Beach residents Miranda Watson and Ava McLarand, both 13 and students at the American Ballet Theater...

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy Christmastime is “Nutcracker” time on local stages. Seems like every amateur, pre-professional and professional dance company is staging “The Nutcracker” this year, but Segerstrom Center managed to snag American Ballet...

The holidays are a time for tradition, which means it’s time for a traditional holiday show. This year, holiday offerings range from SCR’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol” to ABT’s “The Nutcracker” at Segerstrom Center to a new holiday-themed show...

It’s that time of year when our hearts turn to the holidays. Sentimentality reigns, and if you are like me, you are quick to tear up upon hearing a favorite song, or sharing a favorite story. In our house, this week brought the return of advent calendars, Elf on the Shelf, and...

Looking for something to get you in the holiday mood? From “The Nutcracker” to “The Messiah,” here’s the Indy’s roundup of holiday themed shows. Newport Theater Arts Center is staging a holiday variety show December 20-22, and it’s perfect for...

Pamela Diamond | Special to NB Indy Drama and discipline, passion and performance: a dancer’s life is infused with the stuff dreams are made of, but there is a price to pay. Is it worth it? Nineteen year old Festival Ballet Theatre ballerina Megan Yamashita took time out from...