Alexandr Kryazhev/RIA Novosti The original story of “The Nutcracker” was part of a group of fairytales written by the German Romantic writer E.T.A. Hoffman published in Berlin in 1816. Alexandre Dumas ...

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) When tackling well-known works like “The Nutcracker,” ballet companies are challenged with not reinventing the wheel.

This year’s production of Tchaikovsky’s much loved Nutcracker at London’s glorious Coliseum theatre is a truly enchanting experience for audiences of all ages. This refreshed version of the festive ...

The Belleville School of Ballet’s annual “The Nutcracker” has been an anticipated event for 40 years. Founder Patti Woods Harrington thinks the main reason is that memories are made that bring joy to ...

Performances in N.Y.C. At New York City Ballet, two boys from the School of American Ballet get to play a coveted role: Fritz, a terror of a little brother. At New ...

In an era of a seemingly endless supply of digital entertainment, for many families, The Nutcracker proves that some holiday magic is best experienced live. This beloved ballet, which follows a young ...

Urban Nutcracker dancers perform in front of a set depicting the Boston skyline in 2024. (Courtesy of Peter Paradise via Urban Nutcracker) "Urban Nutcracker" opens its 25th season Friday at the Boch ...

When the lights rise for the show at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, more than 100 dancers from across the Texas Panhandle will bring "The Nutcracker" to life — from 5-year-old beginners ...