2023 Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets 1:30PM

Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets, a 50-minute production of the classic holiday ballet for families with small children and audiences of all ages. This special production is danced storytelling that is affordable, magical, zany, and fun. Watch a preview of our show.

Foehringer uses his choreographic skills in contemporary dance and ballet to craft a show that is sure to thrill dance newcomers and seasoned ballet lovers. See all of the favorite Nutcracker characters in beautiful costumes performing on a colorful set with live chamber orchestra music.

Award-winning scenic designer Peter Crompton provides the set design and Emmy-nominated Richard Battle creates gorgeous costumes.

PLEASE NOTE: Babes in arms must also have tickets. Please refer to the Nutcracker Sweets FAQ for more information."

MFDP|SF and Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture will be following all current public health directives from state and local authorities. Please check closer to the performance date for any updates on Covid-19 Policy.

Do not attend if you are not feeling well, have COVID-19 symptoms, or have been in close contact with anyone who is COVID-19+. 

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

For all ticketing and reservation questions, email Box[email protected] or call FMCAC Box Office at (415) 345-7575

For general questions about the show and MFDP programming, please email [email protected] or call (628) 400-1348.

While purchasing your tickets consider donating any amount to Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF (MFDP|SF) to help us continue to share Nutcracker Sweets and other programming with future audiences. MFDP|SF is a 501c3 nonprofit. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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All photos by Matt Haber.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Cowell Theater at Pier 2 (walk to end of Pier on right side), 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, United States