The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet
“The Nutcracker”
Synopsis
A re-staging of the Royal Ballet's 1985 production, with Anthony Dowell - this time as Drosselmeyer - and a new supporting cast. This Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker (staged by Peter Wright) is a mix of the Balanchine and Vainonen schools of the Nutcracker. The Balanchine version of the Nutcracker emphasizes the child s fantasy: a land of sweets, with comic relief. The Vainonen Nutcracker emphasizes the romantic dreams of an adolescent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross MacGibbon, Roger M. Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- E. T. A. Hoffmann
- Original Title
- The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross MacGibbon, Roger M. Sherman
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Department Leadership Roster
Ross MacGibbon
Director
Roger M. Sherman
Director
E. T. A. Hoffmann
Writer
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What is The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet about?
A re-staging of the Royal Ballet's 1985 production, with Anthony Dowell - this time as Drosselmeyer - and a new supporting cast. This Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker (staged by Peter Wright) is a mix of the Balanchine and Vainonen schools of the Nutcracker. The Balanchine version of the Nutcracker emphasizes the child s fantasy: a land of sweets, with comic relief. The Vainonen Nutcracker emphasizes the romantic dreams of an adolescent.
Who directed The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet?
The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet was directed by Ross MacGibbon, Roger M. Sherman.
Who stars in The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet?
The principal cast of The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet includes Anthony Dowell, Alina Cojocaru, Ivan Putrov, Miyako Yoshida, Jonathan Cope.
When was The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet released and how long is it?
The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.