The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet (2001)
The Nutcracker
A re-staging of the Royal Ballet's 1985 production, with Anthony Dowell - this time as Drosselmeyer - and a new supporting cast. This Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker (staged by Peter Wright) is a mix of the Balanchine and Vainonen schools of the Nutcracker. The Balanchine version of the Nutcracker emphasizes the child s fantasy: a land of sweets, with comic relief. The Vainonen Nutcracker emphasizes the romantic dreams of an adolescent.
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Anthony DowellDrosselmeyer
Alina CojocaruClaraIvan PutrovNutcracker / Hans-Peter (Drosselmeyer's Nephew)
Miyako YoshidaSugar Plum FairyJonathan CopeSugar Plum Fairy's PrinceMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet
What is The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet about?
A re-staging of the Royal Ballet's 1985 production, with Anthony Dowell - this time as Drosselmeyer - and a new supporting cast. This Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker (staged by Peter Wright) is a mix of the Balanchine and Vainonen schools of the Nutcracker. The Balanchine version of the Nutcracker emphasizes the child s fantasy: a land of sweets, with comic relief. The Vainonen Nutcracker emphasizes the romantic dreams of an adolescent.
How long is The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet?
The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet has a runtime of 115 minutes.