After revisiting the classic animation, Barbie in The Nutcracker, I discovered the grisly real-life influences and horrifying origin of the Mouse King.
American Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker" opened Thursday at the Segerstrom Center. It runs though Dec. 22, with local dance students joining the professionals on stage.
Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy (Anna Rose O’Sullivan) and The Prince (Marcelino ...
An annual tradition takes on a new look to transform how audiences see "The Nutcracker." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown tells us how one ballet company is helping to make this long-awaited ...
During the celebration Herr Drosselmeyer presents his goddaughter Clara with a Nutcracker doll. When the party ends, Clara falls asleep with her Nutcracker. She awakens as mice scurry into the room.