George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (2011): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2011, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is a fantasía film, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. 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 mischievious mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine's stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects, like the one-ton Christmas tree that grows to an astonishing 40 feet. The New York City Ballet's beloved production has been performed in New York City every year since its premiere on February 2, 1954, and is seen live by more than 100,000 people annually.

Who’s in it. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker stars Megan Fairchild as Sugarplum Fairy, Fiona Brennan as Marie, Adam Hendrickson as Herr Drosselmeier and Colby Clark as The Nutcracker, among others.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch George Balanchine's The Nutcracker page.

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