The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker Photo Credits

Sonia Rodriguez in The Nutcracker. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

 

December 19, 2012 - January 5, 2013


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  • The Nutcracker
    The Nutcracker

    Sonia Rodriguez in The Nutcracker. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

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    Nutcracker - Gallery 2

    Piotr Stanczyk in The Nutcracker. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

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    Nutcracker - Gallery 3

    Tanya Howard and Artists of the Ballet in The Nutcracker. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

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    Nutcracker - Gallery 6

    Piotr Stanczyk with Artists of the Ballet in The Nutcracker. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

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    Nutcracker - Gallery 5

    Students of Canada's National Ballet School in The Nutcracker. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

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    Nutcracker - Gallery 4

    Artists of the Ballet in The Nutcracker. Photo by Bruce Zinger.

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Reviews

"**** (out of 4) Kudelka’s Nutcracker still has right stuff" Toronto Star, 2010 

"Kudelka’s Nutcracker looks fresher than ever and it can still warm hearts and dazzle audiences with its sumptuous design, dynamic dancing and numerous surprises." National Post, 2010 

"***** (out of 5) Nutcracker sweet – horses and mice and bears, oh my! You'll be enchanted" Toronto Sun, 2010 

"The National Ballet truly captures the magic of the season in The Nutcracker. It’s the perfect show for the whole family" 680 News, 2010 

“the best Nutcracker on the planet” The Globe and Mail, 2006 

 

Learn More

Read the synopsis of The Nutcracker (pdf) >  

The Nutcracker by the Numbers >  

Nutcracker Activity Book

Download the Nutcracker Activity Book (pdf) > for colouring pages and to learn more about the story.

Nutcracker Story Time

Designed to enhance children's experience of the ballet, Nutcracker Story Time is an engaging, interactive telling of the magical holiday story that allows children to have a better understanding of the performance they are attending.

Join us 45 minutes before every performance in the Richard Bradshaw Ampitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre for Nutcracker Story Time!

Nutcracker Story Time is sponsored by TD Bank Financial Group

TD Bank Financial Group 

Running Times

ACT I 49:00
Intermission 20:00
ACT II 46:00
Total (approx) 2:00:00
“The Nutcracker warms hearts and dazzles audiences with its sumptuous design, dynamic dancing and numerous surprises.” – National Post 

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