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The Nutcracker - Mariinsky Theatre

First aired on Dec 3, 2012

Runtime: 104 mins

50%

Genres: Music

During a Christmas Eve party and a young girl, Clara, being given a nutcracker doll by her godfather, Drosselmeyer. Later in the evening when Clara sleeps, she finds herself in the midst of the Nutcracker’s battle against the Mouse King and his army of mice. Coming to Clara’s aid, the Nutcracker is transformed into a Prince and journeys with her to an enchanted island where spectacular celebrations are held in their honor. Pre-recorded at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in December 2011, Wassili Vainonen’s version of the beloved holiday ballet is for the first time in 3-D in select theaters.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Alina Somova | Masha the Princess
Vladimir Shklyarov | The Nutcracker Prince
Alexandra Korshunov | Masha
Vladimir Ponomarev | Stahlbaum
Mariinsky Orchestra | Orchestra
Valery Gergiev | Conductor
Featured Crew
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Andreas Morell | Director