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.

Learn the enchanting history of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet, from its 1892 Russian premiere to becoming a beloved Christmas tradition worldwide.

Mar 8, 2019 · Acro-ballet star Elena Petrichenko is part of the beloved duo alongside husband and dance partner, Sergey Chumakov, in performances of the Great Russian Nutcracker.

Oct 24, 2024 · The Nutcracker debuted in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia, during ballet’s first golden age—the classical era. This was a time when choreographer Marius Petipa’s opulent …

Before the ballet’s premiere in December 1892, the composer selected eight of the most popular pieces, which formed the Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, as heard in NUTCRACKER!

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Dec 12, 2025 · 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.

Clara and Nutcracker Prince travel to the Snow Forrest where traditional Russian folk figures, Ded Moroz (Father Christmas) and Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) welcome Clara and her …

Magical Christmas Ballet that authentically emphasizes a unique message of peace, hope, and understanding. Join us for an unforgettable journey through this enchanting Christmas ballet!

Step into The Vault and relive the magic of Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker with this Deluxe Performance DVD —a two-disc set featuring the beloved production plus exclusive …