The Nutcracker - Wikipedia The plot is an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas 's 1844 short story The Nutcracker, itself a retelling of E T A Hoffmann 's 1816 short story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
George Balanchines The Nutcracker® - New York City Ballet In 1816, E T A Hoffman published The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, a scary fairy-tale intended only for adults Years later, Alexander Dumas père's version of the story made it happier and more appropriate for children to read
The Nutcracker | Ballet, Summary, Christmas, History, Facts . . . 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 and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King
The Nutcracker | Tickets, History, Synopsis More | Boston . . . Join Clara Silberhaus one magical Christmas Eve as she travels to the Kingdom of the Sweets Along the way, experience the excitement of the dancing bear, the growing Christmas tree, the battle with the mice, and the nutcracker who comes to life!
The Nutcracker | Official Tickets - Ballet Austin Buy official tickets for Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker at the Long Center See Austin’s favorite holiday ballet live on stage — a magical family tradition with Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Sugar Plum Fairy
The Nutcracker | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Experience the magic of the holidays with Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker, December 5–24, 2025, in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr Phillips Center Featuring Jorden Morris’s choreography, Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, and dazzling sets and costumes, this cherished family tradition brings Clara’s enchanting journey to life
The Nutcracker | Joffrey Ballet Join Marie and the Nutcracker Prince on an unforgettable Christmas Eve journey through the 1893 World’s Fair This annual holiday tradition celebrates the magic of the season and the rich cultural heritage of Chicago
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® | Philadelphia Ballet The Nutcracker leaps from the stage with fighting mice, toy soldiers, dancing candy canes, and waltzing flowers, all set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score Embark on an unforgettable journey with Marie and her Prince to the Land of Sweets in this beloved holiday tradition
Charlotte Ballet: Nutcracker - Blumenthal Arts On a starry Christmas Eve, young Clara’s world transforms as she embarks on an enchanting adventure beyond imagination Guided by the Nutcracker Prince, she journeys through swirling winter landscapes where snowflakes dance in harmony and into the dazzling Land of Sweets, where confections waltz and the Sugar Plum Fairy reigns in splendor With Tchaikovsky’s soaring score and breathtaking