The Nutcracker — Russian State Ballet and Opera House



The Russian State Ballet and Opera House presents
The Nutcracker ballet performed by National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Mari El. Music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.

Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together by this renowned Russian company. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

This ballet continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of all generations across the world. It is a truly captivating piece of theatre, a wonderful introduction to ballet whilst retaining its appeal for anyone who is familiar with it.

LIBRETTO by K. Ivanov based on the fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann
PRODUCTION by Konstantin Ivanov.
Premiere — December 3, 2014

CAST

MARIE — Mikhaylova Kristina
PRINCE — Starikov Roman
FRIZ, Marie's brother — Starikov Roman
DROSSELMEYER — Arbuzov Dmitry
NUTCRACKER, Doll — Glushkov Alexander
MOUSE KING — Shabrukov Sergei
MARIE'S PARENTS — Petrov Alexander, Langueva Julia
COLUMBINE — Raskina Elena
HARLEQUIN — Yambarshev Sergey
SPANISH DOLLS — Petrov Alexander, Maksimova Maria
CHINESE DOLLS — Korostelev Daniil, Volkova Valeria
RUSSIAN DOLLS — Vasiliev Artem, Sergeeva Svetlana

The Orchestra under the direction of the chief conductor Grigory Arkhipov.