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.

Nov 29, 2025 · 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 …

1 day 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 …

Oct 30, 2025 · Discover the enchanting world of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. Our blog explores the captivating story and timeless music.

1 day ago · The quintessential holiday classic, Nutcracker is the first thing most people think about when they think about ballet. And with good reason: ever since its first performance in the United States …

Nov 23, 2025 · Experience The Nutcracker in this bold new retelling from the Jacobs School of Music.

Jan 1, 2025 · The Nutcracker ballet, also known as Ballet The Nutcracker, is a holiday classic. Since 1892, it has enchanted audiences with the magical story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

In a battle between the Nutcracker Prince and Mouse King, who will prevail? Watch their long-standing rivalry play out as they train for their epic face-off and the ultimate prize—possession of the Castle of …

The Nutcracker turns into a Prince and takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow, an enchanted forest wonderland where they are welcomed by dancing snowflakes.