Join us in 2020 for Pacific Northwest Ballet’s favorite holiday tradition from the comfort of home. Stream this archival performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® with the unique-to-Seattle scenery and costumes by Ian Falconer and immerse yourself in a candy-filled dreamland.

Streaming starts on December 18, 2020 and on December 11, 2020 for Digital Performance Plus ticket buyers.

Run time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

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Music

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Choreography

George Balanchine
© The George Balanchine Trust

Staging

Judith Fugate with Peter Boal & Garielle Whittle

Scenic & Costume Design

Ian Falconer

Lighting Design

James F. Ingalls

The Nutcracker Program Notes

Nutcracker Fun

History of The Nutcracker
Story of Clara and The Nutcracker
PNB Holiday Gift Guide
Facts About The Nutcracker

Original Costume Sketches by Ian Falconer

Sketches by Ian Falconer
Party scene. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Marzipan. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Snow scene. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Dewdrop. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Mother Ginger. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Angels. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Snow scene. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Clara with her Nutcracker doll. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Party scene. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Clara, Drosselmeier, and Nutcracker doll. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Snow scene. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Marzipan. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
Sugarplum and her Cavalier. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

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