Hans accompanies Drosselmeyer to a grand Christmas party hosted by the Stahlbaum family, which boasts three children: Marie, Fritz and Clara. "Traditionally, in 'The Nutcracker' ballet ...

Marie and Fritz are playing in the children's room when their godfather Drosselmayer arrives and presents them with an early Christmas gift, a Nutcracker. Marie witnesses a great battle between a ...

Christopher Gibbs, 20, is reprising the role of the Nutcracker Prince, which he has performed the past few seasons. Carlton Gibbs, 18, plays the Mouse King. Landon Gibbs, 12, plays Fritz ...

Mother, fatherand the two children – Fritz and Clara – have invited their ... In pairs, taking turns to be Clara or The Nutcracker. When Clara lifts The Nutcracker’s arm he opens his mouth ...

The story of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King was transformed into a magical ballet in 1892 – and is now a Christmas favourite. A bit like a Tchaikovsky 'Toy Story', the enchanting narrative is ...