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.

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 …

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 …

5 days 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 …

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

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.

1 day ago · The streets of Chicago last weekend matched the 1892 version of the city within the Lyric Opera House, where glittery snow fell by the bucketful—though in the case of the latter, with zero …

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

10 hours ago · BalletMet artistic director Remi Wörtmeyer, who's danced in 'The Nutcracker' worldwide, discusses how the company keeps the annual production magical.