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.

The Nutcracker is amongst the most popular ballet music ever written. Enjoy the beautiful melodies composed by the iconic composer Tchaikovsky and dive into ...

6 days ago · Every December, as predictably as cold weather and frantic gift-buying, The Nutcracker returns to stages around the world. For many ballet companies, beyond a tradition — it’s the engine …

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 …

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 …

The Nutcracker turns into a Prince and takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow, an enchanted forest wonderland where they are welcomed by dancing snowflakes.

1 day 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.

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.

Nov 18, 2024 · Although companies around the world (and especially in the United States) perform The Nutcracker each holiday season, its journey to the stage involved some twists and turns. It all started …

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.