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 …

19 hours 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 …

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 …

3 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 …

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 …

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 …