The Nutcracker (1987)

Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets.

Cast (4)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Ekaterina Maksimova

Maria

Vladimir Vasiliev

The Nutcracker Prince

Vladimir Levashyov

Drosselmayer

Sergey Radchenko

The Mouse King

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