(The Nutcracker)

Content: This version of "The Nutcracker" gives the classic ballet a tragic spin, with Masha (instead of Clara) now the unloved, unappreciated daughter of the Town Council President. At a Christmas party, Masha is given a seemingly alive Nutcracker by her Uncle Drosselmeyer, and Masha instantly is enchanted with it. The toys come to life at midnight, and after Masha helps the Nutcracker defeat attacking mice, he takes her to his kingdom, where he is later revealed to be a handsome Prince. The Prince and Masha fall deeply in love, but their "happy ending" has a morbid twist not found in any other "Nutcracker".

Countries:

Russia

Genres:

Music

Runtime:

88 minutes

Year:

2008

Directors:

Valery Gergiev

Production companies:

Mariinsky Theatre

Actors:

Masha

The Nutcracker Prince

Herr Stahlbaum

Frau Stahlbaum

Fritz

Crews:

Director

Compositors