Only one production of The Nutcracker features a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, live horse, pyrotechnics, a cast of over 200 and features world class ballet stars here in Southern California. Only one production of The Nutcracker has sold over a million tickets over 29 years, is performed internationally, and is hailed by critics as "spectacular," "opulent," and "a holiday must." It's the Long Beach Ballet Nutcracker performed at the Long Beach Terrace Theater December 16th to the 23rd. The Long Beach Ballet Academy is celebrating its 31st anniversary as one of Southern California’s leading classical ballet institutions. Their Mission is To Enhance the Lives of Children and the Community Through the Beauty and Discipline of Classical Ballet.