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.

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.

Take advantage of Mark Foehringer Dance Projects’s early bird, 10-percent-off-sale for Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets! Starting at 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2025 through 11:59 p.m. July 31, 2025 use code XMASJULY25 for 10 percent off select seating!