Name: Christmas FANTASTIQUE
Start: 2025-12-06T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-06T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Lewis Auditorium

Join us for Christmas FANTASTIQUE, the classic holiday story of "The Nutcracker" told through the exhilarating language of dance, featuring ballet and contemporary dance styles including tap, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and acro dance. Professional dancers, acrobats, and magicians join young dancers on stage for the holiday extravaganza, thrilling for audiences of all ages. Share the holiday magic with the whole family during St. Augustine’s famous Nights of Lights festival! Get your tickets today at https://28186.danceticketing.com/r/events.
Returning for its fifth season, Christmas FANTASTIQUE invites audiences to share in young Clara’s Christmas Eve dream, as her Christmas tree grows tall, her toys come to life, and she travels with a handsome, young Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Sweets. To create this magic, director Zoika Garcia has assembled a cast of 90 performers to bring their mastery and fireworks to the stage. Clara, the story’s protagonist, will be portrayed by 12-year-old dancer Olivia Budd, alongside Emmett Kelly, 13, who will dance the role of the Nutcracker Prince. The exotic roles of Arabian will be performed by professional acrobatic dancers Julia Boyd and John Boyd, owners of Acro Fit of Jacksonville. Professional dancer Jenne Vermes of Noise Complaint Tap Dance Theatre will dance the role of Sugar Plum Fairy, and Natalia Kieloch will dance the role of the Mouse Queen. Professional magician Brett Blackshear will reprise his role as Clara’s Uncle Drosselmeyer and wow audiences with magical enchantment. The cast will also be joined by award-winning dancers from Ruby Dance Center of Riverview, Florida. Harpist Kathleen Blackshear will entertain audiences before the show.
Don't miss this magical holiday experience - get your tickets today and share family fun and happy holiday memories with the entire family during St. Augustine's famous Nights of Lights celebration! Tickets are available for performances on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Lewis Auditorium in downtown St. Augustine.