2007 Inaugural Nutcracker Benefit Production!

Be sure to check out our exciting spring production, Coppelia, A Timeless Romantic Comedy, which will be performed on Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30 at 2pm at Irvine's Northwood High School Performing Arts Theatre!
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The Maple Youth Ballet proudly presents

Nutcracker, A New Beginning…

Saturday, December 8 at 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 9 at 2pm
Irvine's Northwood High School Performing Arts Theatre
Music by Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography by Charles Maple

Featuring original choreography by Artistic Director Charles Maple, our Nutcracker, A New Beginning… production has been designed this year for all audiences & ages featuring a selection of favorite highlights from the much beloved Nutcracker story.

From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with dancing snowflakes, a dashing prince, and Tchaikovsky's majestic score based on one of the world's most beloved ballets.

Share the tradition of fantasy as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince and Clara ignite the imagination of your princes and princesses of all ages. Watch as this unique Orange County experience unfolds, showcasing exceptional & talented dancers from across the Southland!

(Charles Maple's dazzling, full-length The Nutcracker ballet will debut in Irvine in December 2008, performed by the Maple Youth Ballet and featuring brand-new sets and sumptuous costumes! Learn more about this!)

Additional Audience Treats!

"Pre-Curtain" Nutcracker Introduction
Lorin Johnson, Assist. Professor, Dance Dept., California State Univ., Long Beach

Learn about the origins of the Nutcracker from a leading dance expert and former member of American Ballet Theatre and San Francisco Ballet. At the start of each performance, Lorin will share with audience members a fascinating look back at the story line and history of the Nutcracker. Read a brief history of the Nutcracker

On-Stage Ballet Workshop For Young Audiences (Saturday 2pm matinee only)
"Miss" Pili Doheny, Assist. Director, Maple Conservatory's Pre-Ballet Program

Children ages 4-8 are invited to free, fun-filled ballet workshop led by "Miss" Pili Doheny, Assistant Director of Maple Conservatory's Pre-Ballet Program. This 20-minute workshop will be held immediately following our Saturday matinee performance. Miss Pili will lead the children through some ballet stretches and teach a children's dance from our Nutcracker production! Dancers from our Nutcracker production will also be there in costume to sign autographs and pose for photos with the children.

Special Post-Performance Reception At Chico's For Patron Ticketholders
Saturday evening, December 8

Become a Maple Youth Ballet supporter and share in our beginning for ballet in Orange County at our private reception at Chico's immediately following our Saturday evening performance. Chico's is a proud sponsor of the Maple Youth Ballet and a retailer of fine private-label women's apparel, accessories, and jewelry.

We apologize, but our Patron tickets are SOLD OUT.
Adult and Child/Sr tickets are still available for purchase.