Act I introduces the characters — the Stahlbaum children, Marie and Fritz, Herr Drosselmeier and his Nephew — and also begins the transition from reality into fantasy with the concluding Snowflake Waltz. Act II offers the complete transformation. We have entered the "Kingdom of the Sugarplum Fairy" and there is no turning back.
Petersburg, Russia. At its premiere, The Nutcracker was considered a failure by the public and critics. Tschaikovsky died less than a year later, not knowing what a huge international success the ballet would later become. There are games and gifts for the children, and dancing for everyone. After the party, Marie falls asleep on the sofa with her Nutcracker. Suddenly, she sits up — something is not right. Out of nowhere, giant mice scurry into the room, and the Christmas tree begins to grow, higher and higher, until it towers over Marie.
The Nutcracker leads the toy soldiers into battle with the mice, and Marie helps him by throwing her slipper at the fierce Mouse King, who the Nutcracker then slays.
Now that the Mouse King is dead, an ancient spell has been broken, and the Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. The children enter a beautiful forest, where the snowflakes dance a lovely waltz and guide Marie and the Prince toward the Christmas Star. Marie and the Prince arrive in the Land of Sweets and are greeted by the beautiful Sugarplum Fairy and all the other inhabitants of her realm.
The Prince tells the story of the battle with the mice, describing how Marie helped him defeat the Mouse King. Everyone is delighted that the Prince and Marie are safe, and the Sugarplum Fairy leads them to a glittering throne, where they can enjoy cakes and candies.
Then comes the Waltz of the Flowers, with a shimmering Dewdrop dancing among the lovely blooms, and finally, the Sugarplum Fairy returns with her Cavalier to perform a majestic dance.
Everyone returns to bid them farewell, and they soar off in a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer. In , E. Hoffman published The Nutcracker and the Mouse King , a scary fairy-tale intended only for adults. Marius Petipa, chief ballet master of the Russian Imperial Ballet, liked this new story and decided to have it made into a ballet.
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All 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 32 stagehands and two casts of 50 young students each from the School of American Ballet join forces to make each performance as magical as possible. Koch Theater to be captivated by the lure of Tschaikovsky's music, Balanchine's choreography, Karinska's sumptuous costumes, and Rouben Ter-Arutunian's magical sets.
Hoffmann's tale, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King , demands a full-scale production. The elaborate stage elements and intricate lighting unleash the viewers' imagination by providing visual effects that are extraordinarily grand.
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There's more than one way to crack a nut! December in New York abounds with opportunities to see The Nutcracker ballet , which for dance fans is always among the best Christmas shows around.
Here are this year's ways to get your sugarplum fix. This magical production, set to Tchaikovsky's incredible score, includes the full New York City Ballet company and two casts of School of American Ballet students, as well as an onstage blizzard and a Christmas tree that grows from 12 to 40 feet.
In the end, however, Balanchine's choreography is what holds it all together. It's enchanting. In recent years, new music, more eye-catching costumes and advanced technology have been introduced to bring audience members closer to the performance.
Whatever faults one may find with this awesomely lavish annual pageant it's basically a celebration of the virtues of shopping , this show has legs. And what legs! This is precision dancing on a massive scale—a Busby Berkeley number come to glorious life—and it takes your breath away. As part of its Once Upon a Ballet series, which is aimed at young children, NYTB presents an hour-long Art Nouveau version of the holiday ballet, complete with clockwork elves and an owl that flies over the audience.
Brooklyn Ballet's take on The Nutcracker , choreographed by artistic director Lynn Parkerson, emphasizes cultural and artistic diversity. Alongside sequences that hew to the classic 19th-century tradition are interludes featuring street dance, flamenco, belly dancing, Chinese dance, hoop dance and hip-hop.
Dances Patrelle offers its annual performance of The Yorkville Nutcracker , set in New York and featuring adorable child dancers alongside the professionals.
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