Mickey Mouse does ballet. John Cleese narrates. Chaos ensues.
An animated short produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, the contemporary twist on a classic tale sees Mickey, Donald and Minnie in the roles of the Nutcracker, the Mouse King and young Maria, respectively.
Acting
John Cleese's posh, slightly unhinged narration is everything.
Production
Disney TV Animation squeezing full ballet energy into 11 minutes.
Costume
Mickey in nutcracker uniform. Iconic. No notes.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Wayne Allwine voiced Mickey for over 30 years—this was near the end of his legendary run.
This short was part of Disney's 'Mickey Mouse Works' series, which revived classic characters in modern slapstick shorts.
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