Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker
Synopsis
The showman of 20th century choreography, Maurice Béjart, stages his distinctive rendering of the beloved Christmas ballet "The Nutcracker" using Tchaikovsky's entire score, supplemented with waltz and accordion music performed onstage by the renowned Yvette Horner. Béjart uses the original St. Petersburg tale as a launching point from which to evoke the recollections and feelings of his life's journey from childhood.
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November 21, 2000
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross MacGibbon
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Béjart
- Original Score
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Original Title
- Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- RM Associates, BR, SFDRS, TSR, Théâtre du Châtelet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross MacGibbon
Maurice Béjart
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Department Leadership Roster
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Original Music Composer
Maurice Béjart
Writer
Ross MacGibbon
Director
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What is Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker about?
The showman of 20th century choreography, Maurice Béjart, stages his distinctive rendering of the beloved Christmas ballet "The Nutcracker" using Tchaikovsky's entire score, supplemented with waltz and accordion music performed onstage by the renowned Yvette Horner. Béjart uses the original St. Petersburg tale as a launching point from which to evoke the recollections and feelings of his life's journey from childhood.
Who directed Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker?
Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker was directed by Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker?
The principal cast of Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker includes Damaas Thijs, Elizabeth Ros, Gil Roman, Juichi Kobayashi, Christine Blanc.
When was Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker released and how long is it?
Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maurice Bejart's Nutcracker was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.