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Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker has enchanted audiences for over a century, but what is the secret to its popularity? Daniel Jaffé unlocks a magical masterpiece
The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A. Hoffman. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same; The story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with ...
The mysterious Great Impresario, the man who has designed and created the World’s Fair, brings the magic of the season to life. The Joffrey’s beloved version of The Nutcracker takes inspiration from Chicago's 1893 World's Fair, one of the city’s great historical attractions of the late 19th century.
Dec 6, 2018 · The Nutcracker—Hans-Peter, Herr Drosselmeyer's nephew who was turned into the Nutcracker by the evil Mouse King's mother. Herr Drosselmeyer—Clara's godfather, Hans-Peter's uncle, and a magician. Snow Flakes—Flakes of snow who dance at the end of Act 1, and sometimes are attended by a Snow Queen and Snow King.
The Nutcracker is a classical ballet in two acts. It is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann 's 1816 fairy tale The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. It tells the story of a little girl who goes to the Land of Sweets on Christmas Eve. Ivan Vsevolozhsky and Marius Petipa adapted Hoffmann's story for the ballet.
Let Atlanta Ballet transport you and your family into the magical world of The Nutcracker this holiday season. A winter wonderland awaits you, where falling snowflakes, twirling flowers and spinning stars come to life in this reimagined, larger-than-life production, set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score played live by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra ...
Dec 31, 2023 · The quintessential New York City holiday experience, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®whisks away children and adults alike with Tschaikovsky’s immortal score. A cast of 150 delectable characters with sensational sets and costumes transports audiences to the luscious Land of Sweets for waltzing treats to delight the entire family.
