The Nutcracker
Ballets

The Nutcracker

December 18, 2016 at 04:00 PM

2h15

1 intermission


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


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