George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Name: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Director: Alan Skog
Genre: Fantasy
Released: 2011-12-14
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Megan Fairchild, Fiona Brennan, Adam Hendrickson, Colby Clark, Justin Peck

Directed by Alan Skog

Fantasy

20111h 50m8.0

Overview

Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet's iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievious mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine's stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet. The New York City Ballet's beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since its premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually.