The Nutcracker
Dec 16 1977
•1h 18m
•Music, Fantasy
The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov's breathtaking and critcally acclaimed Emmy nominated production. The thisspectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of Baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and Gelsey Kirkland, both chowcased at the peak of the their careers, with members of the American Ballet Theatre.
Cast
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Mikhail Baryshnikov
Toy Nutcracker / Prince
Gelsey Kirkland
Clara
Gregory Osborne
Court Buffoon / Harlequin
Alexander Minz
Drosselmeyer
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