NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet in Minneapolis

Experience the timeless magic of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, performed by The Former Moscow Ballet in Minneapolis. This beloved ballet brings to life the classic Christmas story of a young girl's dream, complete with a Nutcracker prince and the iconic score.

The Nutcracker, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and first choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, premiered in 1892 in Saint Petersburg. Its famous score, noted for its use of the celesta, has become one of the most recognizable in classical music.

The story, adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale, unfolds on Christmas Eve as a child's imagination transforms a Nutcracker doll into a prince, leading to a battle with the Mouse King and a journey to the Land of Sweets. Attendees can expect exquisite dancing, including the beloved Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.