The plot is an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas 's 1844 short story The Nutcracker, itself a retelling of E. T. A. Hoffmann 's 1816 short story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.

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.

In 1816, E.T.A. Hoffman published The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, a scary fairy-tale intended only for adults. Years later, Alexander Dumas père's version of the story made it …

Experience the magic of the holidays with Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker, December 5–24, 2025, in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center. Featuring Jorden Morris’s choreography, …

On a starry Christmas Eve, young Clara’s world transforms as she embarks on an enchanting adventure beyond imagination. Guided by the Nutcracker Prince, she journeys through …

Oct 29, 2025 · The Nutcracker is a ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, first performed in December 1892. The Nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on …

Oct 30, 2025 · Read on for six key things you need to know about Nutcracker, along with some fun facts you can use to impress this festive season. 1. What is the story of Nutcracker? The …

Nov 6, 2025 · The Nutcracker—it’s as synonymous with the holiday season as twinkling lights, candy canes, and fir trees. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet is performed by virtually …

The Nutcracker leaps from the stage with fighting mice, toy soldiers, dancing candy canes, and waltzing flowers, all set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score. Embark on an unforgettable …

P.I. Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker score is the backbone of the ballet and one of the world’s most beloved holiday soundtracks ever written. The memorable and magical score is performed …