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.

Experience the magic of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet – a beloved holiday tradition touring nationwide. Find tickets to a show near you!

1 day ago · 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 …

Dec 11, 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 …

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (Complete Ballet Playlist) - Full Performance The Nutcracker with this complete ballet performance. From the magical snowfall to the whimsical dances of the Sugar...

Dec 16, 2025 · If time, location or affordability are keeping you from seeing the ballet, a bold new production of 'Nutcracker' premiering Tuesday on 'Great Performances' is a way to keep the tradition.

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.

Nov 18, 2024 · Although companies around the world (and especially in the United States) perform The Nutcracker each holiday season, its journey to the stage involved some twists and turns. It all started …

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

5 days ago · About half of the revenue for American ballet companies each year comes from the cozy seasonal favorite "The Nutcracker." Since COVID, they have become even more dependent on …