Studio R Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker

Studio R Ballet Presents
The Nutcracker

Based on a novel by 19th-century romantic fabulist E.T.A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker weaves a magical tale of holiday adventure around one of the most recognizable scores in the ballet repertoire. It begins when young Clara receives a nutcracker from her Uncle Drosslemeir, a wizardly toymaker. Sneaking downstairs to see the toy after everyone else has gone to bed, she suddenly finds herself caught in the middle of a pitched battle between the toys and an army of mice. After saving the nutcracker from being killed by the Mouse King, Clara and her now-living prince venture into the Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets to celebrate. There, they are entertained by dancers around the world and they are enchanted by all the delights of the Sugarplum Kingdom.