The plot of Hoffmann's story (and Dumas's adaptation) was greatly simplified for the two-act ballet. Hoffmann's tale contains a long flashback story within its main plot titled "The Tale of …

Discover the magical story of The Nutcracker ballet by Tchaikovsky. Follow Clara's enchanting Christmas journey through the Land of Sweets. Complete plot and history.

4 days ago · 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 …

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 …

In a battle between the Nutcracker Prince and Mouse King, who will prevail? Watch their long-standing rivalry play out as they train for their epic face-off and the ultimate prize—possession …

Candy Floss Clouds and the Nutcracker Prince travel through the moonlit sky. Winter becomes summer. Clara and the Prince

Dec 5, 2025 · The ferocious King of the Mice challenges the Nutcracker to a duel. Clara’s quick thinking helps the Nutcracker defeat the King of the Mice. After the battle, the Nutcracker …

Sep 23, 2024 · As the clock strikes midnight, the nutcracker grows to life size and Clara embarks on an adventure with it, defeating an evil mouse king, after which the nutcracker transforms …

Dec 8, 2025 · The enchanting history of The Nutcracker ballet begins in E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale and ends with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score that has now become a beloved holiday tradition.

3 days ago · Hoffmann’s Nutcracker: The Weird, Dark, Beautiful Original If most stage versions are a gentle snowfall, Hoffmann’s 1816 story — The Nutcracker and the Mouse King — is a …