Although the complete and staged The Nutcracker ballet was not initially as successful as the 20-minute Nutcracker Suite that Tchaikovsky had premiered nine months earlier, it became popular in later years.

Everything in the room disappears except for Fritz’s toy soldiers and the Nutcracker — all now as big as Marie. The Nutcracker leads the toy soldiers into battle with the mice, and Marie helps him by …

Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget.

Dec 26, 2025 · The Nutcracker is a ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, first performed in December 1892. The Nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve …

In a battle between the Nutcracker Prince and Mouse King, who will prevail? Watch their long-standing rivalry play out as they train for their epic face-off and the ultimate prize—possession of the Castle of …

The Nutcracker turns into a Prince and takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow, an enchanted forest wonderland where they are welcomed by dancing snowflakes.

Then, in 1892, Tchaikovsky debuted his famous ballet, The Nutcracker. The story features a nutcracker soldier who comes to life on Christmas Eve, forever linking the wooden decorations and Christmas.

May 21, 2019 · Learn about the characters, plot, music, interesting facts, and upcoming performances of The Nutcracker, one of the most famous classical ballets.

Jan 1, 2025 · The Nutcracker ballet, also known as Ballet The Nutcracker, is a holiday classic. Since 1892, it has enchanted audiences with the magical story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

Since 1955, Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker has been the centerpiece of Salt Lake City’s holiday festivities. Tchaikovsky’s moving score, magical costumes, and fairytale sets combine to create one …