The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A. Hoffman. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same; The story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads.
Perhaps the biggest downside to so many different Nutcracker versions over the years has been the progressive watering down of E.T.A Hoffmann’s original story and.
The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet
- The magical Christmas ballet for all the family. Over 100 dancers and musicians bring Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s.
- In 1919, choreographer Alexander Gorsky staged a production which eliminated the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier and gave their dances to Clara and the Nutcracker.
- Buy tickets for Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker at the Fabulous Fox Theatre! Make your holiday season complete with a beloved Nutcracker performance.
- The season continues with the ever-adored holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece presents a dramatic score performed by the Grand Rapids.