Conceived by John Mauceri, this new work is a re-imagination of Tchaikovsky’s holiday favorite, "The Nutcracker." Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 book, Alan Cumming recounts the origin story of how a prince got put into a nutcracker. Unlike the ballet, we also learn what happens when the young girl grows up, having saved the prince, and what they are doing today.
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The King sends the Nutcracker on his quest.
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Godfather Drosselmeyer arrives to give gifts to the children.
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The beginning of the journey to the Capital City. Alan Cumming narrates.
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Alan Cumming narrates the crossing of the river of rose petals toward the Capital City.
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The arrival at Candy Meadow is accompanied by the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy."