Magical toy soldiers, sparkling fairies, mischievous mice, and all the enchanting inhabitants of E.T.A. Hoffmann's whimsical world descend upon Costa Mesa's Segerstrom Hall this December for the Southern California tradition of ballet master Alexei Ratmansky's exhilarating imagining of The Nutcracker.

Liam Scarlett's celebrated production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will give you chills! Scarlett's work has been lauded for its psychological complexities and expressive movement in dance. His first full-length ballet, Frankenstein brings to life the troubled Dr. Frankenstein and his equally tragic Creature, exploring man's desire to create and moving away from its "horror" label.

One of history's most beloved ballets, Tchaikovsky's classic romantic tale is a delight to behold. A supernatural love story between a dashing Prince and a cursed Princess, it continues to capture imaginations of ballet goers of all ages, a century and a half after its debut. Don't miss this production from Miami City Ballet, featuring all of the ingredients that make Swan Lake unmissable but stunningly re-imagined by choreographer Alexei Ratmansky.