The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet (2001)
The Nutcracker
A re-staging of the Royal Ballet's 1985 production, with Anthony Dowell - this time as Drosselmeyer - and a new supporting cast. This Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker (staged by Peter Wright) is a mix of the Balanchine and Vainonen schools of the Nutcracker. The Balanchine version of the Nutcracker emphasizes the child s fantasy: a land of sweets, with comic relief. The Vainonen Nutcracker emphasizes the romantic dreams of an adolescent.
Director: Ross MacGibbon, Roger M. Sherman
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: December 25, 2001
Cast
- Anthony Dowell - Drosselmeyer
- Alina Cojocaru - Clara
- Ivan Putrov - Nutcracker / Hans-Peter (Drosselmeyer's Nephew)
- Miyako Yoshida - Sugar Plum Fairy
- Jonathan Cope - Sugar Plum Fairy's Prince
Screenplay
Production: Royal Opera House
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ross MacGibbon, Roger M. Sherman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet about?
- A re-staging of the Royal Ballet's 1985 production, with Anthony Dowell - this time as Drosselmeyer - and a new supporting cast. This Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker (staged by Peter Wright) is a mix of the Balanchine and Vainonen schools of the Nutcracker. The Balanchine version of the Nutcracker emphasizes the child s fantasy: a land of sweets, with comic relief. The Vainonen Nutcracker emphasizes the romantic dreams of an adolescent.
- Who directed The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet?
- The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet was directed by Ross MacGibbon, Roger M. Sherman.
- Who stars in The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet?
- The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet stars Anthony Dowell, Alina Cojocaru, Ivan Putrov, Miyako Yoshida, Jonathan Cope.
- How long is The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet?
- The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Where was The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet produced?
- The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet was produced in United Kingdom.