Movie: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Top 10 Billed Cast

Megan Fairchild
Megan Fairchild

Sugarplum Fairy

Fiona Brennan
Fiona Brennan

Marie/Clara

Adam Hendrickson
Adam Hendrickson

Herr Drosselmeier

Colby Clark
Colby Clark

The Nutcracker/Prince/Nephew

Justin Peck
Justin Peck

Mouse King

Joaquín de Luz
Joaquín de Luz

Cavalier

Adrian Danchig-Waring
Adrian Danchig-Waring

Hot Chocolate

Brittany Pollack
Brittany Pollack

Hot Chocolate

Teresa Reichlen
Teresa Reichlen

Coffee

Antonio Carmena
Antonio Carmena

Tea

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    Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet's iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievious mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine's stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet. The New York City Ballet's beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since its premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually.

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    2011-12-14

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