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The Nutcracker
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The Nutcracker

1977-12-16 · 78 min · ★ 8.4

Music · Fantasy

The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov's breathtaking and critically acclaimed Emmy-nominated production. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of Baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and Gelsey Kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the American Ballet Theatre.

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Directors
Tony Charmoli
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Mikhail BaryshnikovMikhail BaryshnikovToy Nutcracker / Prince
Gelsey KirklandClara
Gregory OsborneGregory OsborneCourt Buffoon / Harlequin
Alexander MinzDrosselmeyer
Gayle YoungMr. Stahlbaum
Sallie WilsonMrs. Stahlbaum
Warren ConoverFritz - Clara's Brother / Shepherd Dancer
Rebecca WrightDoll
George De La PenaGeorge De La PenaThe Moor / Russian Dance
Marcos ParedesKing of Mice / Drunken Christmas Party Guest
Cynthia HarveySnowflake Soloist
Jolinda MenendezSnowflake Soloist / Spanish Dance
Rodney GustafsonCourt Buffoon
Charles MapleCourt Buffoon
Eric NesbittCourt Buffoon
Clark TippetSpanish Dance
Hilda MoralesChinese Dance
Áurea HammerliShepherd Dance
Kirk PetersonChinese Dance
Roman L. JasinskiRussian Dance

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