culture El Sudcaliforniano 2026-11-08

The Nutcracker Gets a Mexican Twist with Traditional Posadas

Dancer Tonatiuh Gómez has adapted the classic ballet to incorporate local holiday traditions, Catrinas, and festive posadas. The unique production is set to premiere at the Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris.

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