George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Watch george balanchine's the nutcracker soap2day. 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 mischievious 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. The New York City Ballet's beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since its premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually.
- Genre: Fantasy
- Country: United States
- Director: Alan Skog
- Cast: Megan Fairchild, Fiona Brennan, Adam Hendrickson, Colby Clark, Justin Peck,
