New Classics Ballet Theatre presents…
The Toymaker’s Magic
A Prequel To The Nutcracker
December 4–6, 2026
Lineage Performing Arts Center
Pasadena, California
A brand-new Christmas ballet is coming to Pasadena.
The Toymaker’s Magic is an original prequel to The Nutcracker, revealing the untold origins of Drosselmeyer, the Snow Queen, the Nutcracker, and the holiday magic we know and love.
With an entirely original story, musical score, and choreography, NCBT invites you to experience a new chapter in the world of The Nutcracker.
Tickets on sale now!
HELP BRING THE MAGIC TO LIFE
Creating an entirely new ballet takes a village.
As a young nonprofit ballet company, NCBT relies on our community to help make original productions possible. Every contribution helps us bring another piece of The Toymaker’s Magic to the stage.
CURRENT WAYS TO SUPPORT
Fund NCBT’s Theater Rental
Help bring The Toymaker’s Magic to the stage by supporting the cost of renting our performance space at Lineage Performing Arts Center.
Sponsor the Dancers of NCBT
Help support the dancers who bring The Toymaker’s Magic to life by contributing toward dancer stipends and production expenses.
Sponsor a Rehearsal
Help give our dancers a place to rehearse by covering the cost of studio space as we bring The Toymaker’s Magic from the page to the stage.
Sponsor the Score
Help bring our original musical score by Taesung Hwang to life and support the creation of new music written specifically for The Toymaker’s Magic.
Sponsor a Costume
Help us create the costumes that bring the characters and magical world of The Toymaker’s Magic to life onstage.
Build the Magic: Props Fund
Help us build the magical world of The Toymaker’s Magic through the props and handcrafted details that make the story come alive.
How did The Toymaker’s Magic begin?
Every ballet starts with an idea.
In this video, go behind the scenes with NCBT co-founders Lauren and Katie to learn about the origins of The Toymaker’s Magic and why we chose to create an original Christmas ballet.