The Nutcracker (1987)
Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets.
Top Cast
Ekaterina Maksimova
Maria
Vladimir Vasiliev
The Nutcracker Prince
Vladimir Levashyov
Drosselmayer
Sergey Radchenko
The Mouse King
FAQ about The Nutcracker
What is The Nutcracker about?
Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The…
When was The Nutcracker released?
The Nutcracker was released in 1987.
What genres does The Nutcracker belong to?
The Nutcracker is categorised as Music, Fantasy.
Who stars in The Nutcracker?
The cast of The Nutcracker includes Ekaterina Maksimova, Vladimir Vasiliev, Vladimir Levashyov, Sergey Radchenko.