The nutcracker ballet is a fairytale with a long standing history, and tradition of absolutely delighting its audiences of all ages. I will admit to you now that it is indeed my favourite ballet, and brings back warm childhood memories of seeing it with my Mother in what was perhaps the most magical point within my own life. And seeing the nutcracker is a family tradition that I too have passed along to my own children.

Composed by Tchaikovsky, the nutcraker was first performed on December 18, 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, Russia. It wasn't until the 1930's that the ballet was seen performed outside of Russia, and still later in the 1940's that it was first seen in the United States.

Now American audiences have the opportunity to see the nutcracker ballet as presented, and performed by the great Moscow Ballet! And I encourage you, if you have not seen it or have never seen any ballet performed on stage before, you should treat yourself, and perhaps someone you love to tickets. You will be enchanted! This I can promise you!

Further information on tickets, dates, and prices throughout the USA may be obtained by clicking on the link Nutcracker.com, which also has an online gift store to look through.

It is wonderful to know that this magical ballet is still gaining in popularity, and will delight audience members for years to come.

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