The Nutcracker (1977)
The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov's breathtaking and critically acclaimed Emmy-nominated production. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of Baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and Gelsey Kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the American Ballet Theatre.
Director: Tony Charmoli
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Mikhail Baryshnikov as Toy Nutcracker / Prince |
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Gelsey Kirkland as Clara |
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Gregory Osborne as Court Buffoon / Harlequin |
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Alexander Minz as Drosselmeyer |
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Gayle Young as Mr. Stahlbaum |
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Sallie Wilson as Mrs. Stahlbaum |
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Warren Conover as Fritz - Clara's Brother / Shepherd Dancer |
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Rebecca Wright as Doll |
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George De La Pena as The Moor / Russian Dance |
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Marcos Paredes as King of Mice / Drunken Christmas Party Guest |
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Cynthia Harvey as Snowflake Soloist |
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Jolinda Menendez as Snowflake Soloist / Spanish Dance |
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Rodney Gustafson as Court Buffoon |
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Charles Maple as Court Buffoon |
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Eric Nesbitt as Court Buffoon |
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Clark Tippet as Spanish Dance |
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Hilda Morales as Chinese Dance |
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Áurea Hammerli as Shepherd Dance |
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Kirk Peterson as Chinese Dance |
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Roman L. Jasinski as Russian Dance |
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Nanette Glushak as Waltz Soloist |
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Marie Johansson as Waltz Soloist |
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Victor Barbee as Waltz Soloist |
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Richard Schafer as Waltz Soloist |
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Norman Rose as Narrator |
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Christine Spizzo Serrano as Corps de ballet member |
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Raymond Serrano as Corps de ballet member |
| Directing | Tony Charmoli | Director |
| Crew | Mikhail Baryshnikov | Choreographer |
| Crew | Vasili Vainonen | Choreographer |
| Writing | E. T. A. Hoffmann | Story |
