New York City Ballet: George Balanchine's the Nutcracker January 3, 2010

Noted for its bravura dancing, George Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker' debuted at New York City Ballet (which he founded) in February 1954 with Maria Tallchief as the Sugarplum Fairy. Feeding the dreams of young and old alike, this perennial holiday classic is a paragon of classical ballet and magical fantasy for one and all.