The League City Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered with the Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre to host five different events. Despite the cancellation of the popular holiday tradition by ballet companies in cities across the country—including in Houston—BAHBT will perform The Nutcracker this season, according to an Oct. 13 media release.
The theater company will perform The Nutcracker in early December on the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.
Aside from the ballet performance, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in League City will host the 30th annual Sugar Plum Weekend from Nov. 20-22. In addition, characters from The Nutcracker will lead a series of ballet and sword-building classes for children in November and December inside the newly renovated League Park in League City.
“League City is thrilled to welcome visitors back for this wonderful holiday tradition,” said Stephanie Polk, manager of the League City Convention & Visitors Bureau, in the release. “Guests should plan plenty of time to discover our amazing local boutiques and dining scene. They’ll fall in love with our charming historic downtown district.”
Details and ticket prices for all events are as follows, according to the release.
Dinner and slumber party with Clara
Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
Characters will entertain throughout the dinner at the Paradise Reef Restaurant located inside South Shore Harbour. Children will enjoy a special story from Clara and the Baroness. Guests will have access to special preview shopping in the Nutcracker Boutique after dinner. Dinners cost $10 per child or $25 per adult, and a slumber party hotel stay costs $119 a night. For more information, click here.
Breakfast or tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy
Nov. 21: breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon
Nov. 21 and 22: tea from 2-4 p.m.
Enjoy breakfast or an afternoon tea inside the Crystal Ballroom at South Shore Harbour, see a preview of BAHBT’s performance of The Nutcracker, shop the Nutcracker Boutique and have your photo taken with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Reserve early for the best seats. Each individual seat costs $60. A table of six can be reserved starting at $450. For more information, click here.
The After Party
Nov. 22, 7 p.m.-midnight
Guests age 18 and over can dance and party inside the Crystal Ballroom at South Shore Harbour. Tickets cost $75 for an individual seat. For more information, click here.
Ballet lessons and sword building
Nov. 28 and Dec. 19, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Interact with the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and other characters by signing up for a 30-minute slot to take a ballet class or build a sword. Both events take place simultaneously and require advance registration. Participants will each get a goodie bag and a photo opportunity with the characters. Space is limited; tickets cost $10 for League City residents and $12 for nonresidents. For more information, click here.
The Nutcracker ballet
Dec. 2-6, 11-13
Dancers from BAHBT perform The Nutcracker ballet at the Bayou Theater, located on the UHCL campus. To purchase tickets starting Nov. 1, click here.
