Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, Marie’s wooden nutcracker doll transforms into a beautiful prince who takes her on a magical journey. Before they leave, they must confront the Mouse King whose army is threatening Marie…
Presentation
Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young Marie and her Nutcracker prince! Danced by the Bolshoi’s principals, E.T.A. Hoffmann’s fairytale staged by Russian ballet master Yuri Grigorovich will transport children and adults alike to a world of magic and wonder for the holiday season. Captured live on Dec 21, 2014Bookings in the US and Canada: www.bolshoiballetincinema.comBookings in the UK: www.bolshoiballetcinema.co.ukPlease see map below for our other partners worldwide.
Libretto
Yuri Grigorovich (after E.T.A. Hoffmann and Marius Petipa)
Choreography
Yuri Grigorovich
Music
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Cast
the Nutcracker Prince
Denis Rodkin
Marie
Anna Nikulina
Drosselmeyer
Andrei Merkuriev
the Mouse King
Vitaly Biktimirov
The Bolshoi Corps de Ballet