Nutcracker Meme-able Moments

Luther De Myer and PNB School Students in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

August 2024

Performances

PNB’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is the Northwest’s favorite festive tradition, featuring Tchaikovsky’s classic score, gorgeous costumes, intricate scenery, impressive performances, and so much more! Amidst all the sparkle and joy, we’ve found some silly, meme-worthy moments in the ballet. Keep scrolling to swipe through different Nutcracker scenes and reveal their corresponding meme!

The Party Scene Meme

Connor Horton, Mark Cuddihee, and Luther De Myer in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

Drosselmeier Meme

James Yoichi Moore in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

The Clock Strikes Midnight Meme

Ezra Thomson in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

The Battle Scene Meme

PNB School Students and PNB Company dancers in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

The Mice Meme

PNB Company dancers in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

Sugar Plum Fairy Meme

Elizabeth Murphy in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

Candy Cane Meme

Ryan Cardea in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

Mother Ginger Meme

Luther DeMyer in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

Waltz of the Flowers Meme

Angelica Generosa and PNB Company dancers in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

There’s nothing quite like Nutcracker memes to get you in the holiday spirit. We hope your next trip to The Nutcracker will be more memorable and less “meme-able” than these moments! Looking for more? Click here for some musical memes from PNB!