- Original Choreography: Marius Petipa & Lev Ivanov
- Musical Score: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Based on: E.T.A. Hoffman's "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King"
Plot & Roles
*Classical ballets have evolved over time, lending themselves to different interpretations as choreographers and directors create works that reflect their visions of the story. The following is intended to provide general information; for details on different versions, click on each of the Nutcracker performances below.
- PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS IN THE NUTCRACKER (in alphabetical order)
Clara: Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Stahlbaum
Drosselmeyer: Godfather to Clara
Fritz: Brother to Clara
The Mouse King: Antagonist of The Nutcracker Prince
The Nutcracker Prince: Antagonist of The Mouse King
The Sugarplum Fairy: Ruler of the Land of the Sweets
- SYNOPSIS
Although THE NUTCRACKER made its debut in 1892 (in St. Petersburg, Russia), the first production in the United States – choreographed by William Christensen – was performed by San Francisco Ballet in 1944. It is a staple of ballet companies around the world.
The Nutcracker Music Playlist
Upcoming Performances
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, United Kingdom
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, United Kingdom
Singapore Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker
1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981
Queensland Ballet: The Nutcracker
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Queensland Ballet: The Nutcracker
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, United Kingdom
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL, United Kingdom
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL, United Kingdom
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
Bishops Rd, Inverness IV3 5SA, United Kingdom
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
Bishops Rd, Inverness IV3 5SA, United Kingdom
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
100 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR, United Kingdom
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
100 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR, United Kingdom