On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his kingdom and defends her from the Mouse King.
Production
NYCB dancers at peak artistry
Costume
Nutcracker battle armor is *chef's kiss*
Score
Tchaikovsky, obviously — it's the whole point
Director
Emile Ardolino
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Macaulay Culkin at peak Home Alone fame — his only 'ballet' role ever, and he barely dances.
Emile Ardolino directed this between Dirty Dancing and Sister Act, proving his range from horny to wholesome.
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