The Nutcracker
Synopsis
Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Wright, Marius Petipa, E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- The Nutcracker
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jones
Peter Wright, Marius Petipa, E. T. A. Hoffmann
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Jones
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutcracker
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What is The Nutcracker about?
Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker was directed by Peter Jones.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker includes Barry Wordsworth, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Sergey Levitin, Fumi Kaneko, William Bracewell.
When was The Nutcracker released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker was released in 2022 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutcracker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutcracker was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.