Young Clara is taken on a magical journey into a land of Sweets by her favorite Christmas present, a Magic Nutcracker, in the production of the The Nutcracker “Sweet.” Photo courtesy of Woodland Opera House

WOODLAND, CA (MPG) - The Woodland Opera House will be entertaining this holiday season with Peter and the Wolf/The Nutcracker “Sweet,” two beautiful ballet one-acts in one production! Sergei Prokoviev’s Symphonic Fairy Tale for children comes to life in this winter premiere of Peter and the Wolf at the Woodland Opera House. See young Peter and his animal friends capture the hungry wolf in this charming ballet performed by dancers from the Opera House’s Education Department dance program.

Sergei Prokoviev’s Symphonic Fairy Tale for children comes to life in this winter premiere of Peter and the Wolf at the Woodland Opera House. Photo courtesy of Woodland Opera House

After a brief intermission, families will be treated to a short and “sweet” re-telling of the traditional Christmas Ballet, The Nutcracker. Young Clara is taken on a magical journey into a land of Sweets by her favorite Christmas present, a Magic Nutcracker. Enoy The Nutcracker “Sweet” and celebrate the holiday spirit with family and friends.

Performances times are December 14-17: Thursday and Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  All seating is reserved, with ticket prices: $16 Adults, $28 and $8 Children under 17. Balcony pricing: $10 Adults and $5 Children.

Purchase tickets online at www.WoodlandOperaHouse.Org, also available at the Box Office (530) 666-9617. Located at 340 Second Street, Box Office hours are: Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.