Resident Companies Announce Triple Holiday Spectacular at Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - EntSun -- The Bank of America Performing Arts Center is finishing 2025 with a celebration of music, dance, and holiday magic as its three resident companies, New West Symphony, 5-Star Theatricals, and Pacific Festival Ballet, each present dazzling December productions.

From symphonic sparkle to Broadway excitement to a beloved holiday tradition, audiences can enjoy the very best of live performances right here in Thousand Oaks.

New West Symphony presents Winter Dreams
December 6 at 7 PM - Fred Kavli Theatre (Bank of America Performing Arts Center)
The New West Symphony concludes its 2025 season with a radiant holiday concert led by GRAMMY® Award-winning conductor Michael Christie. Winter Dreams shines with festive variety, featuring Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 "Winter Dreams" and Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite.

The performance brings together the New West Symphony Chorus, Los Robles Children's Choir, and California Contemporary Ballet for a joyful mix of symphonic, vocal, and dance traditions. Patrons are encouraged to bring canned and dry food donations for MANNA, the Thousand Oaks area food bank.

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TOArts and 5-Star Theatricals Present the Lythgoe Family Production of The Wonderful Winter of Oz
December 12–28 - Scherr Forum Theatre (Bank of America Performing Arts Center)
The holiday panto returns as TOArts and 5-Star Theatricals present the Lythgoe family production of The Wonderful Winter of Oz, a magical adventure filled with laughter, music, and heart.

This year's cast includes John O'Hurley (Seinfeld) as The Wizard, Tamyra Gray (American Idol) as Glinda, and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Modern Family) as Dorothy. The production invites audiences to follow the Yellow Snow Road for a family-friendly celebration that sparkles from beginning to end.

Pacific Festival Ballet presents The Nutcracker
December 19–21 - Fred Kavli Theatre (Bank of America Performing Arts Center)
Pacific Festival Ballet marks the 31st Anniversary of The Nutcracker, directed and choreographed by Kim Maselli, with an exceptional cast led by New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia.

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Joining the company this season are additional international guest artists Matisse Love and Lyrica Woodruff, most recently seen on the Netflix dance series Étoile. Pacific Festival Ballet company dancer and digital creator Luna Montana will also appear in this year's production.

A Season to Remember
Together, these performances showcase the artistry and collaboration that make the Bank of America Performing Arts Center a cultural destination for Ventura County. With music, theater, and dance all under one roof, December in Thousand Oaks will be a month of joy, tradition, and unforgettable live performance.

Tickets and showtimes for all three productions are available now at showtime.toarts.org