So you’ve seen The Nutcracker dozens of times…but how well do you know the story behind the story of one of the ballet world’s most treasured traditions?
Here at The Ballet Herald, we’ve put together this Nutcracker ballet quiz so that you can find out just how knowledgeable you really are. You only have 15 seconds to spend on each question, so you have to be quick!
And don’t look now (because that would be cheating) but we have a Nutcracker page for you to browse through when you’re done.
Have fun and good luck!
Results
You’re pretty Nutcracker savvy!
You got at least 80% of the answers right! Did you learn something new? Have a look at our Nutcracker page to learn more as well as to find your favorite ballet company’s production this season.
Perhaps it’s time for you to see The Nutcracker again…
So you got a few (or a lot!) wrong, but that’s ok – hopefully you learned something new! Have a look at our Nutcracker page to learn more as well as to find your favorite ballet company’s production this season.
#1. What is the name of the book that “The Nutcracker” is based on?
#2. Who wrote this book?
#3. Which composer created the music for “The Nutcracker”?
#4. The orchestration for “The Nutcracker” is unique because of the use of which instrument?
#5. During which scene does a chorus join the orchestra?
#6. In what year did “The Nutcracker” make its United States debut?
#7. Who is credited with choreographing the longest-running production of “The Nutcracker” in the United States?
#8. How many acts are there in full-length production of “The Nutcracker”?
#9. In the Party Scene, what are the families celebrating?
#10. What is Herr Drosselmeyer’s primary profession?
#11. Who is The Nutcracker’s antagonist?
#12. What does Clara use to distract The Nutcracker’s opponent in the Battle Scene?
#13. What does The Nutcracker transform into?
#14. Of what classical dance form is the Snow music?
#15. Who is the ruler of the Land of Sweets?
