1 hour, 40 minutes with no intermission
Music by Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, choreography by George Balanchine
Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet’s iconic holiday classic on the big screen. In George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine’s choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand visual effects.