The Nutcracker

Overview

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.

Directed by Tony Charmoli

Top cast

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Toy Nutcracker / Prince

G

Gelsey Kirkland

Clara

Gregory Osborne

Court Buffoon / Harlequin

A

Alexander Minz

Drosselmeyer

G

Gayle Young

Mr. Stahlbaum

S

Sallie Wilson

Mrs. Stahlbaum

W

Warren Conover

Fritz - Clara's Brother / Shepherd Dancer

R

Rebecca Wright

Doll

George De La Pena

The Moor / Russian Dance

M

Marcos Paredes

King of Mice / Drunken Christmas Party Guest

C

Cynthia Harvey

Snowflake Soloist

J

Jolinda Menendez

Snowflake Soloist / Spanish Dance

R

Rodney Gustafson

Court Buffoon

C

Charles Maple

Court Buffoon

E

Eric Nesbitt

Court Buffoon

C

Clark Tippet

Spanish Dance

H

Hilda Morales

Chinese Dance

Á

Áurea Hammerli

Shepherd Dance

K

Kirk Peterson

Chinese Dance

R

Roman L. Jasinski

Russian Dance

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