The Nutcracker (1958)
Christmas presentation of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90, featuring Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by the New York City Ballet, choreographed by George Balanchine, and conducted by Robert Irving.
Director: Ralph Nelson
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June Lockhart as Self - Host |
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Bonnie Bedelia as Clara |
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George Balanchine as Drosselmeyer |
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Kenneth Petersen as The Mouse King |
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Diana Adams as Sugar Plum Fairy |
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Allegra Kent as Dewdrop |
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Judith Green as Marzipan Shepherdess |
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Arthur Mitchell as Coffee |
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Barbara Walczak as Chocolate |
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Roy Tobias as Chocolate |
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Deni Lamont as Tea |
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Edward Villella as Candy Cane |
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Debbie Paine as Clara |
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Robert Maiorano as Her Prince |
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Una Kai as Frau Silberhaus |
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Roland Vazquez as Dr. Silberhaus |
| Directing | Ralph Nelson | Director |
| Writing | Leo Lerman | Writer |
| Writing | E. T. A. Hoffmann | Original Story |
| Production | John Houseman | Producer |
| Production | Jack Landau | Producer |
| Sound | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Music |
| Art | Ken Krausgill | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Barbara Karinska | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Leslie Renfield | Costume Design |
| Crew | George Balanchine | Choreographer |
| Sound | Robert Irving | Conductor |