In Manhattan for the first time in 20 years of touring North America, the company of 40, comprised of award-winning principals and corps de ballet, perform Olympic-worthy leaps, lifts and pirouettes in the classic holiday ballet. To the delight of audiences of all ages, the Russian artists bring charm, athletic prowess and Russian flair to Tchaikovsky’s complete and timeless score. The ballet dramatizes the traditional story of Masha (aka Clara or Marie) meeting her “Prince” and, exclusive to Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, adds a tribute to world peace as well. The “Dove of Peace,” for which 2 dancers become one bird with a 20 foot wingspan, escorts Masha and Prince to the “Land of Peace and Harmony” where ambassadors from Hispanic, African, Russian, Asian, and European heritages entertain and offer symbolic gifts in the form of playful silk puppets.
Prices - $43 - $253
For tickets call: 1-800-745-3000 or visit http://www.nutcracker.com/
