Nutcracker (Choreographic work : Balanchine, after Ivanov)
Title:
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker / Lincoln Center at the Movies presents New York City Ballet ; music by Peter Ilyitch Tschaikovsky ; choreography by George Balanchine.
Title from opening screen credits. Originally produced by Live from Lincoln Center. Bonus: Behind the stage (10 min.), trailer. Widescreen (16:9) Program notes in English, French and German (17 pages ; illustrations) inserted in container. New York City Ballet: Megan Fairchild (Sugarplum Fairy), Joaquin De Luz (Her Cavalier), Adam Hendrickson (Herr Drosselmeier), Colby Clark (His Nephew/The Nutcracker/The Little Prince), Ask la Cour (Dr. Stahlbaum), Gwyneth Muller (Frau Stahlbaum), Fiona Brennan (Marie/The Little Princess), Maximillian Brooking Landegger (Fritz), Ashley Bouder (Dewdrop), Teresa Reichlen (Coffee), Daniel Ulbricht (Candy Cane), Tiler Peck (Marzipan Shepherdess), Antonio Carmena (Tea), Brittany Pollack and Adrian Danchig Waring (Hot Chocolate), Andrew Scordato (Mother Ginger), Mary Elizabeth Sell (Harlequin), Lauren Lovett (Columbine), Troy Schumacher (Soldier), Justin Peck (Mouse King) ; students of the School of American Ballet. New York City Ballet Orchestra ; Clotilde Otranto, conductor. Recorded 14 December 2011 David H. Koch Theater.
Summary:
Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet's iconic holiday classic on the big screen. Balanchine's stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects.
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