The Nutcracker

Overview

The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov's breathtaking and critically acclaimed Emmy-nominated production. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of Baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and Gelsey Kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the American Ballet Theatre.

Details

Cast

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Toy Nutcracker / Prince

Gelsey Kirkland

Clara

Gregory Osborne

Court Buffoon / Harlequin

Alexander Minz

Drosselmeyer

Gayle Young

Mr. Stahlbaum

Sallie Wilson

Mrs. Stahlbaum

Warren Conover

Fritz - Clara's Brother / Shepherd Dancer

Rebecca Wright

Doll

George De La Pena

The Moor / Russian Dance

Marcos Paredes

King of Mice / Drunken Christmas Party Guest

Cynthia Harvey

Snowflake Soloist

Jolinda Menendez

Snowflake Soloist / Spanish Dance

Rodney Gustafson

Court Buffoon

Charles Maple

Court Buffoon

Eric Nesbitt

Court Buffoon

Clark Tippet

Spanish Dance

Hilda Morales

Chinese Dance

Áurea Hammerli

Shepherd Dance

Kirk Peterson

Chinese Dance

Roman L. Jasinski

Russian Dance