When the San Francisco Ballet company performed the first complete version of The Nutcracker in the U.S. on Christmas Eve, 1944, they had no way of knowing that in time it would become as American as ...

Having danced “The Nutcracker” daily from September to December for 11 years in various roles, I find it difficult to remember hearing the opening strains of Tchaikovsky’s ballet for the first time.

In the first dance session the children begin their magical Christmas adventure. They decorate the Christmas tree, meet the toy maker, and find out about the presents he brings - including the ...

The story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King was transformed into a magical ballet in 1892 – and is now a Christmas favourite. A bit like a Tchaikovsky 'Toy Story', the enchanting narrative is full ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by A tour through five cases in which Tchaikovsky’s classical score has been taken up by jazz legends and misguided filmmakers. By Hugh Morris “The ...

It's hard to criticise a good-hearted, well-intentioned film. Add the fact that it's Christmas-themed, and you'd better approach it with even more caution. There's a certain soft spot in us all that ...

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Take a look at the teaser trailer for Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, in theaters on Nov. 2, 2018.