The Nutcracker and Gulf Coast Symphony

Dec 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM · Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, FL

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Gulf Coast Symphony

2 concerts

A premier orchestra and cultural organization in Southwest Florida, founded in 1995, known for its dynamic symphonic performances, multi-genre collaborations, and active community engagement.

The Nutcracker

10 concerts

The Nutcracker is a celebrated two-act classical ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, which premiered in December 1892. Based on Alexandre Dumas’s adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s fantasy story, the plot follows a young girl named Clara who receives a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. After the doll comes to life and defeats the evil Mouse King, it transforms into a prince and takes Clara on an enchanting journey to the Land of Sweets.