Ballet

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

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Synopsis

Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet’s iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine’s stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet. NYCB’s beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since ist premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually.

Additional Info

No: 738704
Composer: P.I. Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Clotilde Otranto
Orchestra: New York City Ballet Orchestra
Artists: Megan Fairchild, Joaquin De Luz, Teresa Reichlen, Daniel Ulbricht, New York City Ballet
Production year: 2016-11
Run time: 01:50:00