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Cast
Megan Fairchild
as Sugarplum Fairy
Fiona Brennan
as Marie/Clara
Adam Hendrickson
as Herr Drosselmeier
Colby Clark
as The Nutcracker/Prince/Nephew
Justin Peck
as Mouse King
Joaquín de Luz
as Cavalier
Adrian Danchig-Waring
as Hot Chocolate
Brittany Pollack
as Hot Chocolate
Teresa Reichlen
as Coffee
Antonio Carmena
as Tea
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2011
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy
Votes1
DirectorAlan Skog
WritersAlan Skog
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGeorge Balanchine's The Nutcracker
About George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet's iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievious mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine's stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet. The New York City Ballet's beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since its premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually.
Directed by Alan Skog, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker leans on a strong ensemble — Megan Fairchild, Fiona Brennan, Adam Hendrickson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 2011.
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