The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov's breathtaking and critically acclaimed Emmy-nominated production. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of Baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and Gelsey Kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the American Ballet Theatre.
Acting
Baryshnikov and Kirkland's chemistry is illegally charming.
Production
Sets so lush you'll want to live in them.
Costume
Powdered wigs and tutus done RIGHT.
Director
Tony Charmoli
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Baryshnikov personally re-choreographed the male solos to showcase his explosive elevation, making this version uniquely athletic compared to traditional productions.
This 1977 broadcast became PBS's most-watched arts program ever, effectively introducing mass American audiences to ballet as television spectacle.
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