Nutcracker Ballet Questions Answered!

Your quick guide to everything Nutcracker Ballet 2022 

Where can I buy Nutcrackers?

Here of course! Nutcracker Ballet Nutcracker Shop is one of the only brands that designs and creates beautiful collections of Nutcrackers. 

Who wrote the Nutcracker Ballet?

The music for the Nutcracker Ballet was composed by Russian Composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Tchaikovsky created 3 ballets, and the Nutcracker Ballet was his last, which performed first in December 1892.

What's the Nutcracker Ballet About?

The Nutcracker Ballet Story is about a girl who becomes friends with a Nutcracker on Christmas Eve, and wages a battle against a King mouse. The inspiration for the Nutcracker Ballet composition by Tchaikovsky came from the E.T.A Hoffman story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.  The author Hoffman was well known for his vivid imagination and fantastical characters. 

Where can I see the Nutcracker Ballet?

If you would like to enjoy the Nutcracker Ballet live on stage, look for your local theatre or ballet company. The Nutcracker Ballet Performance is a traditional show that many ballet companies perform each year! 

How much are tickets to the Nutcracker?

Ticket prices will range depending on the theatre and company! Because this show happens only once a year, tickets can be pricey so be prepared, and book your tickets early. Nutcracker Ballet Performances for 2022 will definitely sell out. 

How long is the Nutcracker?

The running time of the Nutcracker Ballet can also differ slightly depending on the company. Joffrey Ballet Company Chicago Nutcracker performance run time is listed as 2 hours. Most performances tend to start at 8pm. 

Where can I watch the Nutcracker Ballet?

Netflix, and Amazon Prime both have versions of the Nutcracker Ballet available to watch. Simply Search. You can also find many performances on YouTube as well as Nutcracker Ballet Music excerpts. Instagram is a wonderful way to catch up with real performers as they prepare in season for the Nutcracker Ballet performances. Simply search #NutcrackerBallet 

A popular film release to look for is also The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, a wonderful family-friendly adaptation of the Nutcracker Ballet.

Nutcracker Ballet Gift Ideas 

Going to see the show? Have a performer that's in the show? Why not surprise them with one of our Nutcracker Ballet Themed Gifts. 

Read more on the History of the Nutcracker!

• The History of The Nutcracker Part 1 
• The History of The Nutcracker Part 2