The Kasatkina and Vasilyov State Academic Classical Ballet Theatre (Moscow Classical Ballet)

Libretto by Arthur Saint-Leon, Charles Nuitter based on the story by E. T. A. Hoffmann The Sandman,  adapted by Natalia Kasatkina, Vladimir Vasilyov

Celebrates the Christmas Evening at the house of Hans Stahlbaum, the governor of the city. His family welcomes the festivities. Guests start arriving while final preparations. Clara, daughter of Hans, dazzles in own charm his young age. At the back of the hall stands, resplendent with lights and gifts, the Christmas tree...

Based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mouse's" by E. T. A. Hoffmann, the ballet tells the story of a girl who dreams of a Prince - The Nutcracker. In the fierce battle against the King of Mouse's, the Nutcracker is in grave danger. Clear, overcoming their own fears, enter this battle and throws his shoes annihilating the terrible creature and breaking the spell; the Nutcracker becomes a stunning Prince.

The cold night involves freeing the city Snowflakes.  The Nutcracker Prince leads Clara to his kingdom - the Kingdom of Sweets - where the Sugar Plum Fairy sharing joy and goodies for the childrens as Clara, whoes still have the ability to dream.

A story that stimulates the imagination of each one of us, sending us into the realm of fantasy. The composition of The Nutcracker perpetuated the genius of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, visible in the score of tunes like "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and "Waltz of the Flowers".