The plot is an adaptation of Alexandre Dumas 's 1844 short story The Nutcracker, itself a retelling of E. T. A. Hoffmann 's 1816 short story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.

Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget.

3 days ago · The Nutcracker is a ballet by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, first performed in December 1892. The Nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve …

2 days ago · In 1816, E.T.A. Hoffman published The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, a scary fairy-tale intended only for adults. Years later, Alexander Dumas père's version of the story made it happier …

3 days ago · The Nutcracker leaps from the stage with fighting mice, toy soldiers, dancing candy canes, and waltzing flowers, all set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score. Embark on an unforgettable journey …

Nov 29, 2025 · Enjoy the familiar story with unique local touches, including George Washington as the Nutcracker and a springtime cherry blossom scene. This visual feast offers holiday joy for all ages.

Tchaikovsky composed his final ballet, The Nutcracker while traveling across France and the United States including a trip to New York for the inauguration of Carnegie Hall.

May 21, 2019 · Learn about the characters, plot, music, interesting facts, and upcoming performances of The Nutcracker, one of the most famous classical ballets.

This holiday season, enter the spellbinding world where history and dreams intertwine. Join Marie and her Nutcracker prince on a fantastical adventure in Tony Award®-winning Christopher Wheeldon's …

Why are nutcrackers associated with Christmas? Christmas Central explores the history and rise in popularity of the Christmas nutcracker.