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Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker
Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker

On Christmas Eve, Marie’s Nutcracker doll magically transforms into a prince and their wonderful adventure begins.

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On Christmas Eve, Marie’s Nutcracker doll magically transforms into a prince and their wonderful adventure begins. The holiday classic returns to the majestic Bolshoi stage for a live broadcast of a timeless story, The Nutcracker, taking audiences of all ages on a magical journey through a world of enchantment complete with dancing snowflakes and dolls that have come to life, accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s beloved score.

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Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

140 mins

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Release Date

23 December 2018

Country

Russia

Cast

Margarita Shrayner

Margarita Shrayner

Marie

Semyon Chudin

Semyon Chudin

The Nutcracker Prince

Denis Savin

Denis Savin

Drosselmeyer

Alexander Vodopetov

Alexander Vodopetov

The Mouse King

Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra

Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra

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