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.

Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget.

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 …

1 day ago · George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® is one of the most complex theatrical, staged ballets in the company's active repertory. The popularity of the ballet is immense and it provides an …

Tchaikovsky composed his final ballet, The Nutcracker while traveling across France and the United States including a trip to New York for the inauguration of Carnegie Hall.

6 days ago · 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.

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...

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.

Jan 1, 2025 · The Nutcracker ballet, also known as Ballet The Nutcracker, is a holiday classic. Since 1892, it has enchanted audiences with the magical story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

Dec 9, 2025 · Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.